• A high-visibility position within a global treasury function
  • A role for professionals who want impact, not just responsibility

About Our Client

Michael Page is partnering with an international group headquartered in Switzerland that is currently undergoing a significant transformation of its Treasury and Finance functions.To strengthen the global setup, we are looking for an experienced Global Treasury Controller who combines deep treasury expertise with a controlling mindset, strong analytical capabilities and the confidence to drive change.This is not a "keep-the-lights-on" role.
It is a hands-on, high-impact position for someone who wants to shape, improve and professionalise treasury processes in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Job Description

Treasury Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Support the Global Head of Treasury in further developing treasury governance, policies, procedures and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements and best practices across all treasury activities
• Develop, implement and monitor a robust Treasury Risk Management Framework
• Analyse financial, credit and operational risks related to treasury operations

Treasury Controlling & Accounting

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of treasury accounting, including: interest calculations on intercompany loans intercompany netting bookings, valuation and reconciliation of financial instruments
• Oversee documentation, control effectiveness and accounting treatment of FX hedges and derivatives
• Review monthly reconciliation reports and validate market valuations

Cash Flow, Forecasting & Analytics

• Improve the quality, accuracy and efficiency of cash flow forecasts across group companies
• Analyse forecast developments and challenge inputs where needed
• Build financial models and scenarios to anticipate future liquidity needs
• Translate data into clear insights and concrete actions, not just reports

Financing & Intercompany

• Monitor group company financing activities
• Manage and oversee intercompany loan agreements
• Support cash repatriation processes (e.g. dividends to Switzerland)

Stakeholder Management & Projects

• Act as a key contact for internal and external auditors, accountants and controllers across the group
• Contribute to treasury reporting and KPI development
• Co-approve treasury-related payments
• Participate in and/or lead treasury-related projects as part of the ongoing transformation

The Successful Applicant

This role requires experience, judgment and resilience. We are deliberately not looking for someone who over-analyses or hides behind models.You are likely to be successful if you bring:

• A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking or a related field
• Additional treasury qualifications (ACT, CTP) are a plus
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience, including: at least 5 years in Corporate Treasury within an international organisation
• A strong understanding of: treasury risk management, financial instruments and derivatives, treasury accounting and controlling interfaces
• Solid experience with Treasury Management Systems and advanced Excel skills

Equally important are your soft skills:

• You are business-oriented, pragmatic and solution-driven
• You are not afraid to challenge existing processes and ask "why?"
• You can clearly articulate: the situation, the problem, and the solution - and then execute
• You thrive in fast-paced, changing environments where not everything is fully defined yet
• You are resilient, confident and comfortable with complexity
• You enjoy working closely with different stakeholders in a global, multicultural setup

Language & Work Environment

• Fluent English is required (written and spoken)
• International exposure and close interaction with senior leadership

What's on Offer

• A high-visibility position within a global treasury function
• Real opportunity to shape, improve and professionalise treasury and controlling processes
• Exposure to senior stakeholders, including the CFO and Global Head of Treasury
• A role for professionals who want impact, not just responsibility

I'm looking forward to discussing this opportunity with candidates who want to combine treasury expertise, controlling depth and analytical strength - and who are ready to make a difference.

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JN-012026-6927048

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

Treasury

Industry

Retail

Location

Zürich

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-012026-6927048