About this role
Plant Controller - 100%Location: Canton of Bern, Switzerland Industry: Manufacturing / Production Languages: Business-level German and English required; Swiss German is an advantageAbout the opportunityAre you a finance professional who enjoys understanding how a business operates, investigating the details behind the numbers and contributing to better commercial decisions? Our client, an international manufacturing company based in the Canton of Bern, is looking for a Plant Controller to join its finance team.
This is an opportunity for someone with strong accounting fundamentals and an interest in production controlling who wants to develop into a broader finance leadership role. You will work closely with the current manager during a structured handover, learning the plant’s financial processes, systems and business operations.
- Why join?* Develop your career: Build towards a senior controlling or finance management position, with potential for progression as you grow into the role.* Learn directly from an experienced manager: Benefit from a structured handover and the opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of the business.* Gain broad exposure: Work across finance, accounting and production, developing both technical and commercial expertise.
- Your responsibilities* Support the financial and production-controlling activities of the manufacturing site.* Analyse production costs and investigate variances, pricing questions and other financial issues.* Develop an understanding of the plant’s financial processes and how they connect with its production activities.* Work with financial systems and tools, learning how different processes and modules interact.* Collaborate with colleagues across finance and operations to understand business performance and resolve issues.* Take ownership of financial questions, investigate the underlying details and propose practical solutions.* Work closely with the current manager during the handover and gradually assume broader responsibilities.
Your profile
- Experience in production or plant controlling within a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.* Alternatively, experience auditing manufacturing clients, ideally gained within a Big 4 or comparable firm, could provide a strong foundation.* Solid knowledge of financial accounting fundamentals, including double-entry bookkeeping, debits and credits, accounting treatment and depreciation.* A relevant qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or a Swiss accounting qualification is advantageous.
- Candidates working towards a qualification are also encouraged to apply.* Familiarity with SAP or another ERP system.* German and English language skills are required.
- Swiss German is an advantage.
- An analytical and commercially minded approach, combined with attention to detail.* Curiosity, initiative and the confidence to ask questions and investigate unfamiliar topics.* Flexibility and motivation to learn, take ownership and grow within the business.
Interested?
If you are looking for a role where you can combine your accounting knowledge with commercial thinking and develop your career in a manufacturing environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.Please send us your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.j4id10466044jm j4it1145jm j4iy26jm