Research and Development Controller (f/m/d)
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:05 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zurich
Job summary
Join our team in Grid Integration to lead finance for R&D activities. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with great benefits!
Tasks
- Act as a finance business partner to the R&D Leadership Team.
- Lead finance matters like cost controlling and budgeting for R&D.
- Drive improvements in finance processes within the R&D function.
Skills
- Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting.
- Experience in finance controlling, preferably in R&D or project controlling.
- Fluent in English with strong data analytics skills.
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The opportunity
To support our team within the Business Unit Grid Integration, Global Product Group Grid and Power Quality Solutions and Service, we are looking for the Controller to lead finance matters related to Research and Development (“R&D”) activities and supporting R&D Leadership Team on operational and strategic topics.
How you’ll make an impact
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Finance business partner to R&D Leadership Team and support Global Product Group
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Lead finance matters related to research and development activities (cost controlling, hourly rates, financial tools, financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting)
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Project Controlling for R&D projects and overview the overall portfolio of R&D projects
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Improve and lead finance processes in R&D function
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Support strategic and operational initiatives to drive growth and efficiency
Your background
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A master’s degree in business administration, finance or accounting
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Experience in finance controlling ideally in R&D or project controlling
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Operational mindset, hands-on approach
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Ability to synthesize data and support strategic initiatives
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Good interpersonal skills
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Good knowledge of SAP and data analytics systems
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Fluent in English
More about us
We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide range of benefits: health insurance, pension fund, welfare, flexible working type, flexible working hours.