Exceptional opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to become part of a planned next generation digital universal bank for the Swiss market from inception.
This new digital bank is well funded by a very strong Swiss investor and led by a respected CEO and successful entrepreneur. The aim is to be a true tech company driven by data, with focus on sustainability and setting new standards for banking.
Based in Zurich and launching in Q2 2021, the Financial Controller will report to the CFO and build financial monitoring systems.
Your role and responsibility
Build and continuously improve a state of the art, cost efficient and technology driven MIS and budgeting process system.
Financial accounting of the company (one accountant in place).
Managing reporting of results for our systems, cash flow and cash forecast into E-Treasury, and Tax pack reporting.
Providing relevant and timely financial information to the Directors of the business to enable a balances and objective assessment of the company’s strategy and objectives.
Necessary experience:
Hands-on and problem-solving attitude, proactivity and flexibility is key, to be able to deal with changing priorities and agenda.
Bachelor Certified financial expert or studies at a university of Fachhochschule with a focus on finance.
At least 7+ years’ relevant working experience.
Several years of Controller experience in a bank or financial service company.
Experience with finance systems (SAP) and Swiss corporate reporting (Swiss GAAP FER).
Self-motivated and ambitious person with great adaptability.
Demonstrated commitment to optimizing and promoting innovation in financial policies, processes, practices, and systems.
Native German and fluent English.