Group Accounting & FP&A Manager

Our client is a fast-growing Swiss business operating in a dynamic, project-driven environment. Following a period of sustained growth and expansion, the company is looking to strengthen its finance team with a hands-on Group Accounting & FP&A Manager.

Reporting directly to the Group CFO, this newly created role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical accounting, consolidation, financial planning & analysis, and finance transformation within a growing group structure. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping processes, enhancing reporting capabilities and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

Your Responsibilities

Group Accounting & Consolidation:

• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with Swiss accounting standards
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting processes
• Perform consolidation activities, including intercompany eliminations and investment accounting
• Ensure the accurate application of accounting policies across group entities
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and support the annual audit process
• Collaborate closely with local finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting
  
  

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across the group
• Develop financial models, forecasts and scenario analyses to support business decisions
• Own and continuously improve group cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
• Produce meaningful management reporting, KPIs and performance analyses
• Partner with business leaders to challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support strategic initiatives, investment decisions and business planning activities
  
  

Finance Transformation & Systems:

• Support the ongoing development of the group's finance systems and reporting landscape
• Contribute to the implementation and optimisation of consolidation and reporting tools
• Drive automation initiatives and improve reporting efficiency
• Help establish scalable processes and controls to support future growth
• Promote data-driven decision-making across the organisation
  
  
  

Your Profile

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
• Additional qualification in Accounting, Audit, Controlling or Finance is advantageous
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Group Accounting, Consolidation, FP&A, Controlling or Corporate Finance
• Strong knowledge of consolidated reporting within a group environment
• Solid understanding of Swiss GAAP FER, ideally including Swiss GAAP FER 30
• Experience with Percentage of Completion (PoC) accounting within a project-based business environment
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and management reporting
• Exposure to consolidation and reporting systems; experience with LucaNet would be highly advantageous
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar platforms
• Strong analytical skills combined with a pragmatic and hands-on approach
• Interest in finance transformation, automation and process improvement
• Fluent German and English are required