Finance Manager

* Controlling and Performance Management

* Financial Management and Reporting

## About Our Client ##

Engineering company that specializes in production of innovative products - Sion region (Valais)

## Job Description ##

As a member of the local Management Team, the Finance Manager acts as a business partner and is responsible for financial integrity, internal control, compliance and appropriate segregation of duties. Supervision of the day-to-day accounting and transaction processing are performed by an Accountant/Bookkeeper.Financial Management and Reporting

* Own and coordinate the monthly, quarterly and annual closing and reporting processes.

* Ensure timely and accurate operational reporting to the Business Unit and statutory management and consolidation reporting to the Group.

* Ensure the completeness, accuracy and quality of the accounting records prepared by the Accountant/Bookkeeper.

* Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements and Group policies.

Controlling and Performance Management

* Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, cash flow forecasting and long-term financial planning.

* Prepare and present monthly management reports, variance analyses and KPI reporting.

* Monitor financial and operational performance and proactively identify risks, opportunities and improvement actions.

Business Partnering and Commercial Support

* Act as a trusted business partner to the President and Management Team.

* Support commercial and operational decision-making through relevant financial analysis and sound judgement.

* Contribute to customer proposals, pricing decisions, contract evaluations and profitability assessments.

Internal Control and Financial Governance

* Own and maintain the local internal control framework.

* Ensure appropriate segregation of duties between accounting, approval, payment, reporting and control activities.

## The Successful Applicant ##

* Higher education within Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or an equivalent.

* Several years of relevant experience within finance, controlling, accounting or auditing.

* Strong analytical and business partnering skills, with the ability to support commercial and operational decision-making.

* Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting, with the ability to review and challenge financial information.

* Some experience and understanding of budgeting, forecasting and performance management.

* Solid understanding of internal controls, compliance and financial governance.

* Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel.

* Proficiency in French & English, both spoken and written

* Experience of controlling within manufacturing or industry.

* Knowledge of Swiss statutory accounting, tax and regulatory requirements is considered an advantage.

* Demonstrated ability to improve financial processes, reporting and controls in a growing organization.

## What's on Offer ##

Innovative company

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JN-092026-7104248

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

Financial Controller

Industry

Industrial / Manufacturing

Where

Sion

Contract Type

Permanent

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