Finance Projects & Controlling Specialist

Finance Projects & Controlling Specialist (80% – 100%) Location: Bern area Workload: 100% desirable (80% or 90% flexibly possible) Are you a proactive and versatile personality with solid knowledge in financial accounting and a great interest in learning new topics? Would you like to ideally combine operational accounting, modern controlling, and exciting project work? Then we are looking for exactly you! Your Field of Activity In this versatile role, you will support the finance team at the interface between financial accounting, Group Controlling, and project management. Depending on the project situation and closing rhythm, your focus areas are flexible and varied: • General Ledger (approx. 20%): You support and represent in recurring general ledger processes as well as in monthly, quarterly, and annual closings. You process postings, reconciliations, and accruals/deferrals according to OR / Swiss GAAP FER and ensure data quality and documentation. You also assist with audits and process improvements. • Group Controlling (approx. 30%): You participate in consolidations, reportings, budget, and forecast processes and create ad-hoc analyses as a basis for decision-making. Here you can gradually build up and expand your controlling know-how. • Projects & PMO (approx. 50%): You independently take over projects related to finance or coordinate cross-departmental initiatives in the sense of a PMO. You plan work packages, track deadlines, prepare decision-making bases, and communicate directly with stakeholders. What awaits you • Exciting environment: An international and dynamic working environment in a successful industrial company. • Strong team spirit: A friendly, well-coordinated team with a lived "Du" culture and a pleasant working atmosphere. • Attractive conditions: Contemporary employment conditions and modern infrastructure. • Flexibility: Home office possibility as an integral part of the work culture. Qualifications What you bring with you • Education: Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Finance and Accounting or a comparable sound further education. • Experience: At least 5 years of practical experience in financial accounting with a secure understanding of closing processes, accruals/deferrals, and accounting (OR / Swiss GAAP FER). • Know-how & Interest: Experience or strong interest in controlling, reporting, and budget topics, as well as initial experience in project work or project coordination (e.g., as a sub-project manager or PMO). • Languages: German at native level (min. C2) and good English skills (min. B1). • IT Skills: Very good Excel skills; experience with ERP, consolidation, or BI tools is an advantage. • Personality: Hands-on mentality (willingness to not only manage tasks but to also tackle them operationally yourself), pronounced curiosity, willingness to learn, and enjoyment of versatile tasks. Interested? We look forward to receiving your complete application documents!