Swatch Group Corporate Controller

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Swatch Group in Biel/Bienne seeks a Corporate Controller — join the Corporate Controlling team at the Group headquarters to lead consolidation and reporting.

Overview

Swatch Group is the preeminent Swiss watch industry group, headquartered in Biel/Bienne and comprising a portfolio of globally recognised watch brands across multiple price segments. The Group controls the complete value chain from design and manufacture to distribution and places emphasis on innovation, craftsmanship and sustainability across its Swiss production sites. As a multinational corporate headquarters, Swatch Group offers a structured finance function supporting numerous subsidiaries worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Produce and review consolidated Group financial statements and management reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Coordinate month‑end and year‑end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting deliverables.
  • Lead budgeting, rolling forecast and long‑range planning cycles; perform variance analysis and present insights to senior management.
  • Maintain and enhance group accounting policies and consolidation procedures; ensure consistent application across subsidiaries.
  • Support statutory and audit processes, liaising with external auditors and local finance teams to resolve accounting and disclosure issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement of internal controls and financial processes to strengthen governance and reporting efficiency.
  • Partner with business units and functional stakeholders to translate operational performance into precise financial metrics and recommendations.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent; advanced degree or professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred.
  • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and group consolidation principles.
  • Proven ability to prepare and interpret complex management reports and financial statements.
  • Excellent analytical capabilities with a structured, detail‑oriented approach to problem solving.
  • Demonstrated experience working with multicultural teams in a multinational corporate environment.

Skills

Group consolidation & financial reporting IFRS accounting Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Internal controls and audit coordination Advanced Microsoft Excel Stakeholder management and cross‑functional communication

Experience

Several years of progressive experience in corporate controlling, group reporting or financial management within a multinational manufacturing, retail or luxury goods environment, with hands‑on responsibility for consolidations, budgeting and audit coordination.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; master's degree or professional accounting certification preferred.

Workplace

The role is situated in Biel/Bienne, Bern, Switzerland — conveniently close to Bern. There are currently 23 open positions in Biel/Bienne on Cerulean, with 4 added recently. Within Bern, Cerulean currently features 34 open roles, including 6 recent additions. Across Switzerland, Cerulean lists 732 open roles — 31 of them newly added.

Culture

Swatch Group combines Swiss manufacturing heritage with a culture of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. The corporate environment values precision, operational excellence and cross‑brand collaboration, while promoting sustainable practices across its production network.

About Cerulean

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