Head of Financial Planning, Analysis and Controlling, Zurich

Head of Financial Planning, Analysis and Controlling Full-time

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is an industry‑leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions worldwide.

As the Head of FP&A and Controlling, you are the architect of our financial future. This is a high‑impact, strategic leadership position designed for a finance expert who can translate complex data into actionable business intelligence.

Key Tasks Strategic financial planning&analysis

Lead the development of long‑term financial strategies and 3–5 year models that support global expansion and capital allocation.

Conduct sophisticated what‑if analyses and risk assessments to evaluate potential business outcomes and provide strategic recommendations.

Analyze industry trends and competitive landscape to shape effective strategies and establish KPI benchmarks.

Advanced controlling&reporting

Define and oversee our financial steering model and drive performance management, assessing outcomes and improvement measures.

Partner with accounting teams to ensure accurate information flow and implement reporting processes that enhance financial transparency.

Analyze financial data to identify trends, pinpoint variances, and provide the narrative behind the numbers.

Budgeting&cost management

Establish budget guidelines and monitor performance against forecasts to identify cost savings and efficiencies.

Implement cost control methodologies, assessing how cost changes affect profitability and collaborate with department heads.

Review and approve budget requests based on strategic priorities.

Leadership&business partnering

Lead and scale a diverse team, fostering collaboration through performance evaluations, feedback, and professional development.

Act as a strategic consultant to business leaders and provide financial insights to enhance operational performance.

Build relationships across the organization, facilitating workshops and training sessions for non‑financial managers.

Collaborate with IT and project teams to modernize ERP systems and financial information tools.

Qualifications

12+ years of senior finance experience, including 5+ years in FP&A and a minimum of 3+ years in a senior leadership role managing teams.

Proven expertise in advanced financial modeling, forecasting, cost analysis, ERP systems, financial reporting software, and data visualisation tools.

Track record of setting enterprise‑level goals and strategies in complex environments.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. MBA or Master’s degree in a finance‑related discipline is a plus.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available.

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other traits that make us unique.

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