Head of Finance and Controlling (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Department of Economic Affairs comprises six offices: the Office for Public Transport, Cantonal Forestry Office, Agricultural Office, Office for Nature, Hunting and Fisheries, Office for Economy and Labour, Office for Data and Statistics, as well as the General Secretariat. Currently, around 640 employees are engaged. The General Secretariat provides central services for the entire department, including in the areas of law, HR management, finance, and IT.

From 1 September 2026 or by arrangement, we are seeking a committed and reliable

Head of Finance and Controlling (m/f/d)

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• Professional, personnel and financial management of the Finance and Controlling department with three employees
• Management of finance and accounting within the Department of Economic Affairs
• Design, control and coordination of the financial budgetary planning process, departmental controlling, and responsibility for the financial statements according to HRM2
• Participation in cantonal projects and completion of individual assignments for the department management
• Contact person for the department management, office heads and other employees on questions within the area of responsibility

What distinguishes you

• University or university of applied sciences degree in business administration or comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
• Several years of professional and leadership experience in finance, accounting and controlling
• Strong strategic-conceptual thinking and analytical skills
• Persuasiveness, implementation strength and negotiation skills
• High cooperation and communication skills as well as strong service orientation
• Solid knowledge of IT applications (Microsoft Office, SAP FI/CO, SAP HCM etc.)
• Fluent oral and written expression in German

What we offer

• Responsible role in close exchange with the department management and office heads
• Open, committed and competent team
• Diverse department with exciting topics
• Modern infrastructure in a central location in St. Gallen
• Various working time models and possibility of home office

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information from:

Annina Weber, HR Business Partner / Deputy Head of HR Management (Phone 058 229 83 20) and

Thomas Unseld, General Secretary (Phone 058 229 34 68)