Expert in Group Controlling
- 18 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
Financial Administration
Expert in Group Controlling 80 - 100%
The Financial Administration organises the finances of the Canton of Zurich and provides an overall view. It prepares the budget with financial plan and the accounts of the canton on behalf of the government council. It prepares financial decisions of the government council, ensures an efficient accounting system and provides corresponding services for the entire administration.
The newly composed Department of Financial Management as of 1 January 2027 develops the budget, the financial planning of the canton and prepares the financial reporting. It leads cross-directorate projects to further develop financial processes and systems and manages the LEA specialist unit (performance recording with cost indication) of the canton.
For the further development of group-wide controlling processes and systems, as well as their practical implementation, we are looking for an experienced, team-oriented, service-minded and motivated scientific employee 80%-100% to start immediately or by arrangement.
Your Tasks
- Assuming process responsibility for the cantonal controlling processes to further develop, especially harmonise and automate, financial planning processes
- Advising other administrative units in the design of controlling processes, taking on project management or collaborating in interdisciplinary project teams
- Close cooperation with the professional and technical SAP CO application managers in projects in the controlling area
- Participation in the preparation of the canton’s financial plan (consolidated development and financial plan) including support of SAP applications
- Preparing various chapters of the annual report (e.g. "Finances at a Glance")
- Answering specific questions about the state budget based on evaluations, especially from SAP or Business Warehouse (BW)
- Preparing information for the Finance Director
- Developing proposals to the government council concerning the canton’s financial planning
Your Profile
- University or university of applied sciences degree at master’s level (business administration or economics) as well as several years of proven relevant professional experience in group controlling
- Solid know-how in the SAP and Business Warehouse environment, SAC is an advantage
- Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, precise working method and strong editorial skills with which you can present complex matters in simple, understandable language
- Solution-oriented collaboration with other administrative units
- Open to change and new substantive challenges
- Knowledge of the HERMES project methodology is an advantage
We Offer
Do you want to shape, change and make a difference? Here you have the opportunity to make an impact with your work. In addition to flexible working hours and a modern workplace in the heart of Zurich, exciting topics and a motivated team await you.
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your online application.
Please note that we only accept and process applications submitted via the online tool. For questions, Bernd Weissmann (designated head of the Department of Financial Management) will be happy to provide information at +41 43 259 48 98.
Your new environment: www.zh.ch/finanzverwaltung
