Business Controller

Job description:

Our client is a commodity trading group in Zug.

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a young and motivated Business Controller to join their Finance team.

The ideal candidate would be familiar with the commodity trading sector and bring a few years of experience in Controlling.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans to support business goals
• Monitor performance and prepare insightful reports to drive decision making
• Analyze financial results, track KPI’s and prepare monthly variance analysis
• Monitor and ensure compliance with internal reporting standards
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization across trading and operational activities
• Collaborate with management and trading teams to align objectives
• Lead initiatives to streamline reporting and operational processes ensuring efficiency and accuracy
• Reporting directly to the CFO

Requirements

• Relevant education and training
• 2-5 years of professional experience in the field of business controlling ideally with commodity trading background
• Experience and skills in developing internal procedures
• Fluency in English
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office software (MS Excel, Power point)
• Independence in the execution of tasks
• Business sense of responsibility
• Ability to draw on different perspectives
• A mindset for continuous development
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving
• CH/EU national, or existing Work permit for Switzerland

What’s on offer

• 2 days of home office per week
• An attractive salary package incl. various benefits (contribution to health insurance, etc.) and a very competitive bonus scheme
• An international environment
• The chance to work with experts in their respective field
• The opportunity to help the company scale up and leave your mark