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Accounting and Financial Controller Lausanne

Lausanne Region Permanent View Job Description
Lead financial controlling activities, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and the development of KPIs to support decision-making and improve overall performance.Act as a bridge between controlling and accounting, ensuring data accuracy while providing hands-on support to the accounting team when needed across month-end, reporting, and audit processes.

Added 04/06/2026

  • Drive controlling, KPIs, and strategic decisions as CFO partner.
  • Join a transforming international org; build insights, influence, grow.

About Our Client

Our client, an international and purpose-driven organization based in Lausanne, is looking for an Accountant / Financial Controller (100%) to join its finance team in a key and high-impact role.

Job Description

  • Lead financial controlling activities including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance monitoring.
  • Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and KPIs to support strategic decision-making.
  • Partner with the CFO and departments to deliver actionable financial insights and drive performance.
  • Analyse costs and services performance, identifying improvement areas and proposing solutions.
  • Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data in close collaboration with the accounting team.
  • Act as a support to accounting when needed (e.g. closings, audit preparation).



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent qualification (e.g. Brevet fédéral), with at least 5 years of experience in finance including a strong focus on controlling.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles (Swiss CO) with the ability to support operational accounting activities when required.
  • Strong analytical mindset with a proven ability to build KPIs, improve processes, and translate financial data into actionable business insights.
  • Advanced Excel skills (including Power Query / Power Pivot) and good experience with ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics).
  • Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented personality with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with non-financial stakeholders in an international setting; fluent in English, French is a strong plus.

What's on Offer

  • High-impact role with strong exposure to senior management and decision-making.
  • Dynamic and evolving environment offering real ownership and growth opportunities.
  • Attractive package with flexibility and generous holidays.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow, we encourage you to apply.

Quote job ref
JN-062026-7032899

Job summary

Job Function
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Specialisation
Financial Controller
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Lausanne Region
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-062026-7032899

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