Business Controller

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 160 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Business Controller to manage financial steering and strategic planning for Region International (APAC, MEA, UK) focusing on Sales and Project Delivery. This role is instrumental in driving financial discipline, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting strategic initiatives. You will work closely with the Business Partners and cross-functional teams within Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaboration & Interface Management

• Work closely with the Sales team to align financial forecasts with pipeline activity and deal structures.
• Review and interpret commercial contracts to ensure accurate revenue recognition and risk assessment.
• Collaborate and support Sales and Project Delivery teams with financial data and analysis for decision-making.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and controlling initiatives.
• Act as a financial advisor to regional leadership, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Planning, Controlling and Reporting

• Contribute to budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes at the regional level.
• Analyse project and service profitability, including internal capacity and external resources
• Analyse and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance.
• Contribute to the implementation of cost-saving measures and process improvements.
• Prepare and deliver financial reports for management and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, tax requirements and corporate policies.
• Represent the finance team in cross-functional meetings and strategic planning sessions
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements within the controlling function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial controlling, preferably in a sales-driven or project-based, ideally within an international IT/software company or IT services environment.
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong understanding of IFRS15 revenue recognition, project accounting, and cost control.
• Experience in contract review and interpretation from a financial perspective.
• Strong analytical skills, proactive, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Power BI and SAP Business Intelligence Analysis) and advanced Excel skills
• Fluency in English; additional languages proficiency will be a plus.
• Only Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident may apply.

Additional Information

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. 

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. 

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. 

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.  

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