Corporate Controller Operations

Lindt & Sprüngli seeks a Senior Corporate Controller for Operations in Kilchberg. This role partners with International Operations to manage COGS, investments, and financial planning for the global group.

This position serves as a strategic financial partner for International Operations, taking ownership of COGS and investment management for the Lindt & Sprüngli Group. The role provides high visibility with Group Management and subsidiary leaders, offering a pathway for international mobility for ambitious candidates.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate investment proposals from subsidiaries regarding financial viability and risk, presenting recommendations to Group Management.
• Oversee the achievement of group investment targets and assess completed projects.
• Act as a financial sparring partner for group and local operations teams.
• Manage performance for selected subsidiaries, tracking deviations and identifying risks early.
• Participate in planning meetings, business reviews, and year-end reviews.
• Lead COGS and ICP forecasting and planning cycles, including general planning administration at the group level.
• Analyze and report on Manufacturing P&L, production metrics, costs, and distribution expenses during monthly closings and planning cycles.
• Compile the annual Manufacturing P&L report.
• Ensure standardized S4FARI operations templates align with the Finance Manual.
• Serve as Finance stream lead or support in group and regional operations projects.
• Manage Fitness Reporting accountability.
• Co-lead initiatives with Industrial Performance to reduce conversion costs.
• Co-lead COGP benchmark analysis across subsidiaries and initiate cost-saving projects.
• Maintain content responsibility for Manufacturing, COGS, Distribution expenses, and Investment procedures in the Finance Manual.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Operations or Supply Chain Controlling.
• Fluency in English.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong interest in IT and business software.
• Collaborative team-player attitude with ability to build positive relationships across functions.
• Effective communication and influence skills at all organizational levels.
• Strategic business focus with ability to provide decision support and recommendations.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing business demands.
• Results-driven with resilience under tight deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with proactive ownership and pursuit of excellence.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in German, French, or Italian.
• Experience with SAP, Tagetik, and Business Intelligence tools.