Controlling Specialist (m/f/d)

VON POLL Immobilien Schweiz AG

Zürich, um

Key information

Publication date:08 October 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Zürich, um

Job summary

Join a prestigious educational institution in Zurich. A dynamic opportunity awaits skilled controllers!

Tasks

Lead and develop the controlling team effectively.
Oversee strategic and operational annual planning and budgeting.
Conduct economic calculations and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Master's degree in finance or equivalent with relevant experience.
Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
Fluent in German with good English communication skills.

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Controlling Specialist (m/f/d)Location: ZurichA varied challenge in the education sector for an experienced controllerOur client is a renowned public institution in the education sector with a high international reputation. Year after year, due to the extraordinary renown, more and more interested students from all over the world come to the location in Zurich to acquire the corresponding qualifications.The resulting additional effort in the organization and administration of processes must also be managed in a qualified and comprehensive manner in the future. To strengthen the high-performance IT service team, we are therefore looking for an experienced Controlling Specialist (m/f/d) at the earliest possible date.Location: ZurichYour tasks:-You lead the controlling team professionally and personally-You are responsible for the preparation and validation of the strategic and operational annual planning, the annual budget, the short- and long-term financial planning in cooperation with the finance department, internal and external reporting-You carry out profitability calculations, target-actual variance analyses, ad-hoc analyses and provide recommendations for action to management-You support the relevant department heads regarding business management control and strategic decision-making-You advise and train the employees of your team and the adjacent departments-You further develop the existing controlling instruments and processes-You participate in cross-departmental and relevant projectsYour profile:-You have a completed degree (Master) in finance and accounting / controlling or alternatively an equivalent specialized education and experience in the business field-You have several years of experience as a controller in the private sector or public administration-You offer high work quality, are quick to understand and implement, are resilient and reliable, and grasp requests quickly and solution-oriented-Your personality is characterized by conscientiousness, responsibility, reliability, and teamwork, and you are an organizational talent with a hands-on mentality-Your working style is characterized by accuracy, an open, service-oriented and appreciative feedback culture, and you are used to working result-oriented-You communicate fluently in German and have good English skillsYour prospects:-A highly interesting task with development opportunities in a culturally shaped environment and people who appreciate and trust each other-A corporate culture where it is fun to contribute ideas, energy, and initiative-Participation in a committed team-Flexible and family-friendly working hours with the option of home office-Flat hierarchies and short communication paths-Above-average social benefitsHave we aroused your interest?If you feel addressed, we would like to get to know you! Please send your complete application documents including photo, earliest possible starting date, and salary expectations under reference 24.005 - preferably by e-mail - to the contact person below.We look forward to hearing from you!Your contact person:Klaus-M. PilgramSenior Consultant / Applicant CoachT. +41 55 440 93 53M. +41 79 914 55 20