Business & Finance Controller (m/w/d)

In 2023, Swissport International AG provided best-in-class airport ground services for some 232 million airline passengers (2022: 186 million) and handled roughly 4.7 million tons of air freight (2022: 4.8 million) at 115 air cargo centers worldwide. Several of its warehouses have been certified for pharmaceutical logistics by IATA’s CEIV Pharma and by the British MHRA. At the end of December 2023, the world's leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, with currently around 60,000 employees, was active at 286 airports in 44 countries on six continents.
 

As part of a succession plan, we are looking for our Finance Organization with workplace in Glattbrugg, effective immediately or by agreement, a
 

BUSINESS & FINANCE CONTROLLER (M/F/D)

WORKLOAD I 100%

WORKPLACE I GLATTBRUGG WITH HOME-OFFICE OPTION

Comparable to an airplane pilot who bears the great responsibility for safe take-offs and landings, the controller in finance is responsible for achieving corporate goals using business "navigation methods." Are you motivated to become a controller in our finance department? We offer you the opportunity to contribute your experience as a controller in the exciting environment of the aviation industry. You report directly to our CFO Switzerland and are responsible for Checkport Switzerland AG.

YOUR TASKS

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including hard close according to IFRS
• Preparation of financial key figures and variance analyses, as well as monthly reporting to the group and station management
• Lead the budgeting, the business plan, and the rolling forecasts
• Creation of liquidity plans and cash controlling
• Development of fact-based decision-making foundations for investments
• Contact person in financial matters for the operational business and the auditing company
• Participation in management and board meetings of the supervised business unit
• Participation in cross-departmental and nationwide projects (tenders, cost optimizations, process improvements, customer calculations, etc.)
• Support of financial matters for Station Zurich
• Support in M&A

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed studies and/or specialized further education as Business, Economist, Controller, or comparable
• Profound accounting and controlling knowledge, including IFRS accounting standards, with at least 3-5 years of relevant experience
• High IT affinity with solid knowledge of SAP R/3 FI/CO and proficiency in the MS Office suite
• Very good German and English skills (written and spoken)

YOUR PERSONALITY

• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting with high customer and service orientation
• Confidentiality, discretion, and reliability
• High sense of responsibility and resilience
• Willingness and readiness for change
• Independence coupled with assertiveness and team orientation

Have we sparked your interest? We offer you a great challenge in a multicultural company and look forward to your complete application via our online job portal!