Business Controller

Established in 1927, SICPA is a Swiss private technology company that supports the effective governance and long-term prosperity of nations.

SICPA sets the pulse of sovereignty, enabling governments to protect their citizens, sovereign assets, and economies. Best known for securing the majority of the world’s banknotes, SICPA operates across five continents. Today, our platform for sovereignty delivers integrated solutions safeguarding revenue mobilisation, natural resources, health, and brand protection as well as digital sovereignty and secure public services. 

ROLE

As a key member of the Finance team, you will act as a strategic business partner to the Currency Services & Solutions (CSS) organization, supporting decision-making through financial planning, performance analysis and actionable business insights.

Reporting to the Head of Currency & Cost Controlling, you will provide visibility on commercial performance, profitability and key value drivers, helping to optimize margins, accelerate growth and support the achievement of strategic objectives.

This position requires a strong combination of financial expertise, business acumen and analytical capabilities, ideally gained within an industrial, manufacturing or technology-driven environment.

Business Partnering & Performance Management

• Act as a trusted partner to finance and management stakeholders, providing financial insights and challenging business assumptions
• Support strategic initiatives by assessing financial impact and risks
• Monitor business performance and proactively identify deviations, risks, and opportunities

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and deliver reliable financial reports, ensuring clear visibility on business performance across key dimensions (product lines, trademarks, customers, markets)
• Conduct profitability analysis at multiple levels (product, trademark, customer, project), identifying key margin drivers and value leakages
• Perform variance analysis (price, volume, mix, costs) and provide actionable insights to improve performance
• Support strategic and operational decision-making through data-driven recommendations (pricing, portfolio optimization, customer profitability)
• Develop and enhance reporting tools and dashboards to improve transparency, automation, and data accessibility

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Coordinate data collection, validation, and consolidation across functions
• Ensure alignment between financial targets and operational plans

PROFILE

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent.
• 8–12 years of experience in Controlling, Business Finance or a related field.
• Experience supporting commercial organizations and driving profitability analysis in an industrial, manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing and management reporting processes.
• Proven ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and solid experience with reporting and analytical tools (Power BI, SAP or equivalent).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build credibility across functions.
• Autonomous, proactive and solution-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Team player with a strong customer-service orientation.
• Fluent in English and French; additional languages are an asset.

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Strong business partnering capabilities and ability to influence decisions through data and insights.
• Deep understanding of profitability drivers, commercial performance and margin optimization.
• Ability to connect financial analysis with operational and business realities.
• Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to driving efficiency.
• High level of ownership, accountability and attention to detail.
• Strong learning agility and ability to thrive in a dynamic, international environment.

WHY JOIN US

• Join a global leader in trust technologies with a mission that matters.
• Be at the strategic heart of a financially sound and innovation-driven company.
• Collaborate with high-level experts and work on impactful international projects.
• Operate in a multi-cultural, high-integrity environment where autonomy and ownership are encouraged.