Head of Finance and Controlling

Head of Finance and Controlling (m/f/d) As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society within the cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, whether it be education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people. As of 1. September 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a dedicated and reliable Head of Finance and Controlling (m/f/d) Technical, personnel, and financial management of the Finance and Controlling department with three employees Management of finance and accounting in the Department of Economic Affairs Conception, management, and coordination of the financial budget law planning process, the department controlling, as well as responsibility for the financial statements according to HRM2 Participation in projects of the canton as well as completion of individual assignments for the department management Contact person for the department management, the office heads, and other employees for questions within the area of responsibility University or university of applied sciences degree in business administration or comparable training with corresponding professional experience Several years of professional and leadership experience in finance and accounting as well as in controlling Strong strategic-conceptual thinking as well as analytical skills Persuasiveness, implementation strength, and negotiation skills High cooperation and communication skills as well as high service orientation Sound knowledge of IT applications (Microsoft Office, SAP FI/CO, SAP HCM etc.) Stylistically confident oral and written expression in German Responsible activity in close exchange with the department management and the office heads Open, dedicated and competent team Versatile department with exciting topics Modern infrastructure in a central location in Various working time models and possibility of home office Annina, HR Business Partner / Deputy Head of HR Management (Telephone) and Unseld, Secretary General (Telephone) jpid68d18f4jm jit0727jm jiy26jm