Accounting and Financial Controller Lausanne

Michael Page ouvre un poste de Accounting and Financial Controller Lausanne a Lausanne.

• 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.

Accounting and Financial Controller Lausanne

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.

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).

Profile

• 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.

Job 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.

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