Senior Associate - Controlling, Advisory Operations

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Your Team

As part of PwC Switzerland's Advisory business, the Controlling team supports leaders and engagement teams with financial transparency, performance insights and decision‑relevant analyses. Working closely with the central finance function, the team plays a key role in financial closing, forecasting, reporting, and strategic initiatives. By combining financial expertise with a strong understanding of the Advisory business, the team contributes directly to steering growth, improving processes and enabling informed, forward‑looking decisions across the organization.

Zürich

As per agreement

100%

Advisory

Everyone welcome

ID: 731395WD

Your Impact

Support monthly, bi‑annual and annual financial closings in close collaboration with the central finance team, ensuring accurate evaluation of revenue and net billable work in progress.
Develop, implement and continuously enhance KPI reports and performance analyses to monitor Advisory results and support leadership decision‑making.
Contribute to forecasting and budgeting processes, strengthening financial planning and business steering.
Work actively with S/4HANA, Power BI and Excel, contributing to the optimization and further digitalization of the controlling and reporting landscape.
Drive the development and standardization of controlling and reporting processes within Advisory, with a focus on efficiency and data quality.
Participate in strategic projects and initiatives, supporting the implementation of Advisory priorities and long‑term objectives.
Act as a trusted contact for financial topics, representing Advisory Controlling in discussions with partners and the central finance organization.

Your Skill Set

University degree in Economics, Finance or a related field, with a focus on Controlling or Finance.
Several years of professional experience in Controlling or Finance, ideally in a consulting, professional services or similarly dynamic environment.
Solid understanding of core controlling and accounting topics, including profit and loss statements and work‑in‑progress management.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to structure, interpret and clearly communicate complex financial topics.
Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, with hands‑on experience in S/4HANA. Exposure to Power BI is an advantage, and Alteryx knowledge is a plus.
Confident communication skills in English; German skills are an advantage.
Service‑oriented, reliable working style with the ability to priorities effectively and remain focused in a fast‑paced environment.
Team‑oriented mindset combined with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.

Your Benefits

Hybrid Flexible Working Model Our work model enables you to spend part of your time working in the office and part at home (provided this is your preference) – unless you’re at your clients’ premises, which is of course always the priority. This approach allows you to tailor your schedule to your personal working style.

Learn and Grow Our learning and development approach helps you gain valuable skills and knowledge to advance your career, not just at PwC. We offer a variety of internal and external courses for training and upskilling. Identify your strengths and areas for improvement and gain new skills to achieve your professional goals. You’ll build confidence, enhance your job performance, and take your career to the next level.

Sustainable Performance PwC is committed to creating an environment of sustainable performance. We therefore offer a range of resources such as sustainable performance workshops, self-leadership trainings, resilience and mindfulness sessions, nutrition webinars, and yoga courses.

Vacation and Leave From maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to vacation and paid leave, we know it’s essential to take time away from work. At PwC, you can enjoy a variety of leave options to recharge, relax, or achieve personal milestones.

Volunteering Are you passionate about doing good and making a difference? That’s great, because so are we at PwC. We encourage you to participate in volunteer work by offering paid time off for volunteering activities. Our Corporate Sustainability programmes help you find purpose and fulfilment while working with us.

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Your Contact

Gosia Wiendlocha-Lautliev

Recruitment Team

Any questions? We are happy to help.

Tel. +41 58 792 21 57

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Your Contact

Gosia Wiendlocha-Lautliev
Recruitment Team
+41 58 792 21 57

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