Business Unit Controller in Zürich

AYES, a multinational engineering and technology consulting company, is looking for a Business Controller to strengthen its activities in Switzerland.

AYES operates globally, delivering advanced solutions and innovative projects across some of the most established industrial sectors, including Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Railway, Energy, Oil & Gas, and Life Sciences.

As a Business Controller , you will act as a key financial partner to the Business Unit, supporting its leadership in driving financial performance, improving transparency, and enabling data-driven business decisions.

Your responsibilities

• Act as a financial sparring partner for the Business Unit and its leadership team;
• Drive and monitor P&L, balance sheet, and free cash flow performance ;
• Define, monitor, and analyze key financial KPIs , ensuring transparency and consistency;
• Prepare monthly financial reporting for senior management, providing insights and recommendations;
• Review and challenge the financial performance of projects , identifying risks and opportunities in collaboration with Program Management;
• Conduct cost center reviews with functional leaders and identify cost-improvement opportunities;
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and business planning;
• Develop financial models and business cases for internal initiatives, CAPEX investments, and customer projects;
• Perform make-or-buy analyses and support CAPEX processes;
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of financial documentation and follow-up on agreed actions.

Your profile

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Management Engineering , or a related field;
• Previous experience in Business Controlling, Financial Controlling, Project Controlling, FP&A , or a similar finance role;
• At least 2 years of professional experience with SAP FI/CO ;
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis ;
• Ability to analyze financial performance and translate data into actionable business recommendations;
• Strong communication skills and confidence in interacting with business and senior stakeholders;
• Good command of German ;
• Swiss, EU, or eligible NATO-country nationality, in accordance with project requirements.

Experience in an industrial, engineering, aerospace, manufacturing, or project-driven environment will be considered a strong advantage.

What we offer

Joining AYES means becoming part of an international and dynamic environment where engineering, technology, and business come together.

You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects within a highly innovative industrial environment, developing both your technical and business expertise.

If you are passionate about finance, enjoy working closely with the business, and want to contribute directly to the financial performance of complex projects and organizations, we would be happy to hear from you.

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