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ASAP: Fin. Analyst - Controlling & Reporting (m/w/d)

Zürich Interim View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to support corporate controlling, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities within a complex international environment. The role combines financial analysis, business partnering and month-end reporting responsibilities while working closely with multiple corporate functions and finance teams.

added 22/09/2026

  • Key finance partner role with broad stakeholder exposure
  • Strong focus on reporting, forecasting and business impact

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international organisation operating in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. To support a key finance function, due to an unexpected absence, we are looking for an experienced professional who can start immediately (ideal start still in Sept or early Oct) and contribute to both operational reporting and strategic financial planning activities. This would be a short term contract to start, future options to be seen.

Job Description

  • Support month-end and quarter-end closing activities across multiple entities
  • Prepare and analyse management reports, forecasts and financial performance metrics
  • Conduct detailed variance analysis against budget and forecast, providing actionable insights
  • Maintain accurate cost centre reporting and monitor departmental spending
  • Act as a finance business partner to various corporate functions
  • Support annual budgeting, financial planning and forecasting processes
  • Consolidate budgets, reporting packages and presentation materials for management
  • Assist with CAPEX planning, cost allocation reviews and financial modelling
  • Collaborate with accounting, treasury, tax, payroll and other finance teams
  • Deliver ad hoc financial analyses, reports and special projects

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline
  • Several years of experience in controlling, accounting or financial planning & analysis
  • Strong understanding of month-end closing, budgeting and management reporting processes
  • Experience working within an international or multinational environment
  • Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) is advantageous
  • Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience with ERP systems; consolidation or reporting tools are beneficial (HFM experience is a plus)
  • Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities
  • Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Fluent English is required

What's on Offer

  • International and collaborative working environment
  • Broad exposure to senior corporate stakeholders
  • Diverse role combining reporting, controlling and business partnering
  • Opportunity to contribute to budgeting and strategic planning processes
  • Dynamic assignment with immediate impact and start date
  • Modern finance environment with cross-functional collaboration
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7109305

Job summary

Job Function
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Specialisation
Financial Controller
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Zürich
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-092026-7109305

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