Senior Specialist - Controlling (IP Owner & Inventory Hub)

On behalf of a leading global healthcare innovator, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Specialist in Controlling to join their prestigious Lucerne-based finance team.

This is a critical role within the group’s largest Intellectual Property (IP) and Inventory Hub, offering oversight across key Swiss and Singaporean entities.

This is not just a reporting role; it is a strategic position where you will act as a linchpin between global operations, manufacturing, and tax strategy, ensuring the financial integrity of a multi-billion-dollar supply chain.

Location: Lucerne, Switzerland
Sector: International Healthcare / Life Sciences
Experience: 8+ Years

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Specialist - Controlling (Global IP & Inventory Hub):

• Strategic Controlling: Oversee month-end closing activities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and Swiss GAAP for high-value IP and inventory entities
• Global Collaboration: Partner closely with regional hubs in Singapore and Global Delivery Centers in Lisbon and Kuala Lumpur to streamline financial deliverables
• Tax & Transfer Pricing: Work hand-in-hand with Tax and Treasury teams on income tax reporting, deferred tax calculations, and target profitability adjustments
• Process Innovation: Lead projects to simplify and automate accounting workflows using state-of-the-art financial tools (SAP S/4 HANA, Power BI)
• Audit & Compliance: Manage statutory ledgers and annual report preparation, serving as a primary point of contact for internal and external auditors

The Ideal Candidate:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, with at least 8 years of experience in a complex corporate environment
• Deep technical proficiency in both US GAAP and Swiss GAAP is essential
• Advanced expertise in SAP S/4 HANA and Excel is required; experience with Power BI or Blackline is a significant advantage
• Excellent English communication skills and the ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders across multiple time zones
• Resilient, out-of-the-box thinker who thrives with minimal guidance and high levels of accountability

Why Apply?
Our client is renowned for prioritizing team wellbeing and professional development. This role offers a unique "birds-eye view" of global pharmaceutical operations, making it an ideal career-defining step for a senior finance professional looking to combine technical accounting with strategic business partnership.

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