Group Business Controller
A bit about the role
As Business Controller you will be a member of the Group Business Controlling Team and part of newly founded team with exciting cross functional responsibilities, tasks and initiatives. Your expertise will be crucial in seeing and understanding of the whole picture of the organisation's business goals, objectives and business models. That is the enabler to be capable to link business-critical information to the extensive analysis, assembling decision-making information and possible outcomes linked to the different company’s goals. You will be working as soul contributor and team player but also regularly connect with business partners such as Business (Case) Owners, Product Owners, Project Managers, Sales Managers, dedicated Business Area Controllers and Group Controllers. Your financial performance analysis, comparisons and scenario modelling will be vital for the steady improvement of Avaloq’s business growth and profitability. Your talent in understanding financial and business information, translating data into decision-taking material, connecting different business insights and communicating is your best skill to support Avaloq’s success story.
Your key tasks
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, improvement opportunities and risks.
- Translate business areas goals into measurable key performance indicators.
- Analyse existing and running business cases to identify performance gaps, risks and back to track actions
- Together with the Head Group Business Controlling, evaluate the cross functional (business areas) financial results by analysing reports.
- Conduct commercial analysis and develop Financial Scenario Analysis.
- Initiate improvement processes in Financial and Operational Management together with internal stakeholders and establish control and measurement of the implementation.
A bit about you
- A controlling academic background (i.e., bachelor’s degree in finance or business economics)
- Minimum of 5 years experience in financial controlling, business controlling or group controlling preferably within the financial or IT industry
- English-fluent
- Expert in Microsoft Office applications and especially in Excel but also skilful user of digital application such as Power BI or SAP BW
- High degree of confidence and flair for digital products
- Exhibits excellent analytical skills, the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment, and meeting overall objectives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident in presenting and guiding cross functional discussions
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills and high degree of initiative and dependability
Additional information
We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.
In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.
We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.
Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.
Benefits
- Annual bonus
At Avaloq we work hard to remain an industry leading provider and we love to reward our colleagues with a share of that success with an annual bonus, you will even remain eligible for annual bonus while you do the hardest job of your life – taking care of your children during parental leave.
- Flexible working
We understand that fitting your life around your job can be challenging which is why in most roles we offer flexible working to allow you to thrive both in and out of work.
- Instant recognition
We love to see people thriving in their roles and we have an instant recognition scheme at Avaloq to help managers reward the great work our colleagues deliver with a gift to say thanks.
- Access to Udemy for professional and personal learning
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About us
Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.
We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.