Division Controller (m/f/d)

Switzerland, Schaffhausen

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.

We are looking for a strategic, communicative, and forward-thinking professional to join our Division Controlling team in Schaffhausen. This role is designed for an experienced finance expert who can act as a sparring partner to senior leadership and support the management team with the relevant information to drive the sustainable and profitable growth of the division. As Division Controller, you will be at the centre of a global finance network, driving excellence in financial analysis, reporting, and process optimization.

Your tasks

• Continuously improve and optimize the divisional reporting landscape, with a strong focus on user experience and actionable insights
• Define reporting requirements and deliver high-impact analysis in close collaboration with the global finance network and business stakeholders
• Provide decision-relevant information for both standard and ad-hoc analysis, enabling strategic business decisions
• Coordinate and support the annual budget and planning process, including timeline management and divisional consolidation
• Drive monthly closing, budgeting, and investment controlling of the management entity to deliver accurate and transparent results communication, comprehensive shared service and cost allocations, as well as effective support for investment applications
• Support strategic initiatives such as business integration, digitalization, as well as the upgrade and enhancement of financial systems and tools
• Develop and deliver trainings, guidelines, and documentation to ensure consistent financial practices across regions
• Drive best practice sharing across the global finance community and foster a culture of knowledge exchange
• Contribute to enterprise risk management, internal control as well as transfer pricing processes

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in controlling and finance, ideally in an international environment
• Strong business acumen and a strategic mindset
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS, SGF, HGB)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP FI/CO) and reporting tools (e.g., OneStream, TM1)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills in English and German (written and spoken)
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and project management

Benefits

Clear vision and purpose

"We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" is our vision and this is what guides us. Our purpose "becoming better every day - since 1802" is what inspires us in our daily work

Sustainability and innovation focus

We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together

Excellent learning tools

At GF we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses

Great career opportunities

GF as a global acting company provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to boost your career

Health insurance discount

We offer a discount for health insurance supplementary insurance for selected insurers

Very attractive pension scheme

GF offers all employees an excellent pension plan

Free parking

We provide free parking spaces for all employees

Free Refreshments

We offer all employees free refreshments such as water, coffee or tea

Your contact

Moritz Nauer

Talent Acquisition Manager

+41 52 547 11 40

Ebnatstrasse 111
8201 Schaffhausen
Switzerland

Who we are

GF Piping Systems is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring.