The role
The controller:
- Prepares budgets and forecasts
- Analyses performance (P&L, KPIs)
- Advises operational management
- Masters financial tools (advanced Excel, SAP, Power BI)
- Works at the crossroads of finance and operations
Training
- HEC/HES Bachelor in economics: classic route
- Federal diploma in finance and accounting: solid reconversion
- Federal expert diploma in finance: senior
- CMA, ACCA, CFA: valued complements
- MBA / MAS finance: for direction evolution
Salaries
- Junior (0-3 years): CHF 85-105K
- Mid (3-7 years): CHF 105-140K
- Senior controller: CHF 130-170K
- Head of FP&A: CHF 160-220K
- SME CFO: CHF 200-300K + LTI
Sectors and tips
- Pharma (Roche, Novartis): premium salaries
- Banking: strong technical requirements
- Industry: production and operations focus
- Consulting (Big4): fast evolution
Mastery of Power BI + SAP S/4HANA = +10-15% salary. Fluent English required in multinationals.
