Jenny Callum, Manager of our Swiss Finance & Accounting recruitment team, reviews the recruitment market in Switzerland...
As we predicted in January, economic growth remained steady in Switzerland over quarter one, with particular progress in the manufacturing, retail, electrical engineering, and logistics industries.
With growing pressure on Switzerland's businesses to drive growth, hiring managers were looking for a more streamlined and efficient hiring process in order to source the right talent to take the business forward.
As a result, there has been growing demand for video shortlists prior to interview, as hiring managers seek to judge softer skills earlier in the hiring process to ensure the right personality fit.
This is saving businesses time and money, and ensures personal and technical skills can be fully evaluated before taking candidates forward to meet the business.
Niche Skillsets in Demand
Tougher market conditions are also driving demand for hybrid skillsets. For example, demand for Financial Controllers with cross-functional business partnering experience remains, while Accountants with Power BI expertise are highly sought-after – especially those with industry-specific skillsets in logistics, audit, and the Big 4.
In response, we witnessed a rising trend in candidates taking the initiative to upskill in Data Science, with increasing interest in machine learning and AI.
There is a growing curiosity about the level of technical expertise required for senior Finance roles: Should leaders have direct knowledge, or is it acceptable to manage those with specialized skills?
As businesses navigate workforce changes and look to prepare for the future, detailed market insights are becoming more important than ever, so if you’d like to discuss what’s happening in your industry and with your competitors, let’s arrange a time to chat. Or if you’d like to explore new opportunities yourself, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me at [email protected]
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