Group Finance Controller (m/f/d) 80-100%

About the role

Infront, a sports and media group active in more than 25 sports and headquartered in Switzerland, is looking for a Group Finance Controller (m/f/d) for its finance team in Zug. The role contributes to the Group's financial planning, reporting, accounting and consolidation, working closely with international colleagues and Group companies. It is a permanent position with a hybrid working model.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Group's monthly forecasting, consolidation, IFRS accounting and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate financial information
• Oversee the monthly financial reporting of assigned Group companies, including actuals, forecasts and direct and indirect cash flow
• Act as the main contact for assigned companies on accounting, financial and controlling matters
• Contribute to strategic planning and independently manage the financial planning and reporting of assigned companies
• Support consolidation in HFM, including closing checklists, reporting best practices and closing instructions
• Help prepare monthly reports, half-year and year-end statements, quarterly shareholder reports and other stakeholder reporting
• Support projects such as integrating new companies, mergers, software implementations, due diligence and new accounting standards
• Support treasury controlling, including external financing forecasts, financial instruments, treasury planning and reporting
• Work closely with Group Treasury and Group Tax, and drive initiatives to improve reporting quality, transparency, process efficiency and financial governance

Required profile

• 3-5 years of experience in Group Finance, covering controlling and accounting, ideally in an international environment
• University degree or Bachelor's in Business Administration with a Finance specialisation, or an equivalent qualification such as a Swiss Federal Diploma of Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a CPA/ACCA
• Strong hands-on experience in controlling, especially forecasting and budgeting
• Fluent English and German, with strong written and verbal skills in both
• Interest in the sports business and a client-first mindset

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and solid accounting and consolidation expertise
• Strong IT skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and financial consolidation tools

What we offer

• Hybrid work model, office and home
• Individual trainings, attendance at sports events and networking events
• Subsidised company pension plan, capital-forming benefits and worldwide accident insurance in a private ward