Junior Financial Controller

Sentec

Junior Financial Controller supporting manufacturing and operational controlling activities at a Swiss-American medical device company. Ensuring accurate inventory valuation, cost transparency, and margin analysis with collaborative support to teams.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeTherwil • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandJuniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

variance analysisfinancial analysisfinancial modelingcost reportingbudgetinginventory valuationstandard costingBills of Materials (BOMs)cost structuresfinancial planning

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborationstructured workingdetail-orientedproactive mindsetcommunication skillswillingness to learncross-functional teamworkability to explain financial topics

Tools & Technologies

ERP systemsMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Centralreporting tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in ControllingMaster's degree in FinanceMaster's degree in AccountingMaster's degree in Controlling

Industry Keywords

manufacturing environmentcost structuresinventory depreciationwarranty provision assessmentsaudit processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support accurate inventory valuation, ensuring that stock is properly recorded and valued
Perform variance analysis (actual vs. standard costs) and support explanation of key differences
Assist in maintaining standard costs and ensuring they reflect operational reality
Prepare and maintain manufacturing cost reporting, including component-level analysis
Support the annual budgeting process in collaboration with Finance and operational teams
Help analyze variances between actual results, budget, and forecast
Track project costs, budgets, and forecasts
Assist in financial planning activities related to projects
Support the identification of opportunities to improve and automate processes
Support internal and external audit processes
Contribute to inventory depreciation and warranty provision assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Controlling
2–5 years of experience in controlling or finance, ideally in a manufacturing environment
Initial experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and standard costing methodologies is a strong advantage
Strong analytical skills; experience with financial analysis or modeling is a plus
Experience with ERP systems (experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a strong advantage) and reporting tools
Fluency in English required; German is an advantage
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of manufacturing environments and cost structures (e.g. BOMs, standard costs is a plus)
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with production, sourcing, and finance teams
Structured and detail-oriented way of working
Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute to process improvements
Good communication skills, with the ability to explain financial topics to non-finance stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful activity on products that enable a personalized therapy for patients
Flat hierarchy, short decision-making processes, interdisciplinary collaboration
Opportunity to contribute and develop your skills in an agile company