We are looking for a Business Controller in Zurich to support a Swiss based Key Account (100%)

Job description

In a world that’s changing faster than ever, our purpose acts as our ‘North Star’ guiding our more than 300,000 people – providing the context and meaning for the work we do every day. In doing so, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, clients and communities. Thanks to our innovative services in auditing, tax consulting as well as transaction and management consulting, we proudly lead our clients into the future.

Our Core Business Services offer employees a variety of internal structures and services that contribute to the implementation of our global corporate strategy. If you’re looking to develop your individual skills whilst working in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams, come join us!

The opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, analytical individual to join EY as part of the Swiss central account team, playing a key role in the professional financial operations for our large, complex, global audit clients.

 

We are looking for a motivated finance professional with experience in a relevant role, preferably at a professional services firm, who values the benefits of a challenging and agile collaborative environment, seeks to take ownership of processes and likes working with geographically dispersed stakeholders across all hierarchy levels.

What you can expect – enriching experiences that will last a lifetime

 
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Manage the annual budgeting, monthly forecast and management reporting processes of the Swiss accounts

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Build in-depth knowledge of engagement economics, perform detailed performance analysis on engagement and account levels for various business partners, including the local Partner group

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Collect, analyze and manage large data sets from global teams to support annual fee and regulatory reporting

·  Improve the quality of existing analysis and reporting tools
·  Work closely with EY’s overseas Global Delivery Service (GDS) team, delegating routine operational tasks. Supervise and monitor the work of the GDS function maintaining overall responsibility for task completion

 

 

What you can contribute – skills for shaping the future

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Degree in business / finance (University/FH)

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A minimum of 4 years experience as Business Controller, preferably at a professional services firm

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Confidence and ability to push back and understand the wider implications of account level business decisions

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Fluent in German and English, proficiency in MS Office. Advanced Excel skills are essential. VBA programming skills and experience with Power BI are an asset.

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Interest in innovation and continuous process improvement

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High levels of integrity and accuracy, commitment to deadlines

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Self-driven with a “can do” attitude

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Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to demonstrate initiative, flexible and independent working style within multi-national teams, planning skills, commitment and ability to work under pressure

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Freedom to be dedicated to the role and a drive to invest in yourself to grow in and expand your role.

 

Do you have challenging plans? Stick to them and realize your goals with us! Design your career with EY in a culture that promotes diversity and education.

 
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International multi-cultural team of highly motivated advisory professionals

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Constant personal development with a steep learning curve – a system of trainings, mentoring, counselling and on-the-job learning

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Modern working environment and equipment, fostering mobile working flexibility

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Transparent performance-based recognition and progression system

Find out more here about the many benefits to which you are entitled as employee at EY.

Become part of our high-performing teams!
 Do the next step and apply for this position online . Ref. No: ZUR001FZ. For further information please contact our recruitment team (recruitment.switzerland@ey.com / +41 58 286 33 66).