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Global Treasury Controller (m/f/d) 100%

Zürich Permanent View Job Description
Reporting directly to the Global Head of Treasury, you will play a key role in ensuring governance, transparency, risk control and accuracy across all treasury activities while actively contributing to the further development of the global treasury framework.You will work closely with Finance, Controlling, Group entities and external stakeholders, acting as a sparring partner rather than a pure analyst.

added 27/02/2026

  • A high-visibility position within a global treasury function
  • A role for professionals who want impact, not just responsibility

About Our Client

Michael Page is partnering with an international group headquartered in Switzerland that is currently undergoing a significant transformation of its Treasury and Finance functions.To strengthen the global setup, we are looking for an experienced Global Treasury Controller who combines deep treasury expertise with a controlling mindset, strong analytical capabilities and the confidence to drive change.This is not a "keep-the-lights-on" role.
It is a hands-on, high-impact position for someone who wants to shape, improve and professionalise treasury processes in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Job Description

Treasury Governance, Risk & Compliance

 

  • Support the Global Head of Treasury in further developing treasury governance, policies, procedures and internal controls
  • Ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements and best practices across all treasury activities
  • Develop, implement and monitor a robust Treasury Risk Management Framework
  • Analyse financial, credit and operational risks related to treasury operations



Treasury Controlling & Accounting

  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of treasury accounting, including: interest calculations on intercompany loans intercompany netting bookings, valuation and reconciliation of financial instruments
  • Oversee documentation, control effectiveness and accounting treatment of FX hedges and derivatives
  • Review monthly reconciliation reports and validate market valuations



Cash Flow, Forecasting & Analytics

  • Improve the quality, accuracy and efficiency of cash flow forecasts across group companies
  • Analyse forecast developments and challenge inputs where needed
  • Build financial models and scenarios to anticipate future liquidity needs
  • Translate data into clear insights and concrete actions, not just reports



Financing & Intercompany

  • Monitor group company financing activities
  • Manage and oversee intercompany loan agreements
  • Support cash repatriation processes (e.g. dividends to Switzerland)



Stakeholder Management & Projects

 

  • Act as a key contact for internal and external auditors, accountants and controllers across the group
  • Contribute to treasury reporting and KPI development
  • Co-approve treasury-related payments
  • Participate in and/or lead treasury-related projects as part of the ongoing transformation

The Successful Applicant

This role requires experience, judgment and resilience. We are deliberately not looking for someone who over-analyses or hides behind models.You are likely to be successful if you bring:

  • A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking or a related field
  • Additional treasury qualifications (ACT, CTP) are a plus
  • Minimum 8 years of professional experience, including: at least 5 years in Corporate Treasury within an international organisation
  • A strong understanding of: treasury risk management, financial instruments and derivatives, treasury accounting and controlling interfaces
  • Solid experience with Treasury Management Systems and advanced Excel skills



Equally important are your soft skills:

  • You are business-oriented, pragmatic and solution-driven
  • You are not afraid to challenge existing processes and ask "why?"
  • You can clearly articulate: the situation, the problem, and the solution - and then execute
  • You thrive in fast-paced, changing environments where not everything is fully defined yet
  • You are resilient, confident and comfortable with complexity
  • You enjoy working closely with different stakeholders in a global, multicultural setup



Language & Work Environment

  • Fluent English is required (written and spoken)
  • International exposure and close interaction with senior leadership

What's on Offer

  • A high-visibility position within a global treasury function
  • Real opportunity to shape, improve and professionalise treasury and controlling processes
  • Exposure to senior stakeholders, including the CFO and Global Head of Treasury
  • A role for professionals who want impact, not just responsibility

I'm looking forward to discussing this opportunity with candidates who want to combine treasury expertise, controlling depth and analytical strength - and who are ready to make a difference.

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Job summary

Job Function
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Specialisation
Treasury
Industry
Retail
Location
Zürich
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-012026-6927048

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