Senior Associate - Controlling, Advisory Operations — PwC Switzerland
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 49 days ago
Role overview
As part of PwC Switzerland's Advisory business, the Controlling team supports leaders and engagement teams with financial transparency, performance insights and decision‑relevant analyses.
Working closely with the central finance function, the team plays a key role in financial closing, forecasting, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
- As part of PwC Switzerland's Advisory business, the Controlling team supports leaders and engagement teams with financial transparency, performance insights and decision‑relevant analyses.
- Working closely with the central finance function, the team plays a key role in financial closing, forecasting, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
- Team‑oriented mindset combined with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
Main responsibilities
- Team‑oriented mindset combined with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
Company and context
- By combining financial expertise with a strong understanding of the Advisory business, the team contributes directly to steering growth, improving processes and enabling informed, forward‑looking decisions across the organization.
- Support monthly, bi‑annual and annual financial closings in close collaboration with the central finance team, ensuring accurate evaluation of revenue and net billable work in progress.
- Develop, implement and continuously enhance KPI reports and performance analyses to monitor Advisory results and support leadership decision‑making.
- Contribute to forecasting and budgeting processes, strengthening financial planning and business steering.
- Work actively with S/4HANA, Power BI and Excel, contributing to the optimization and further digitalization of the controlling and reporting landscape.
- Drive the development and standardization of controlling and reporting processes within Advisory, with a focus on efficiency and data quality.
- Participate in strategic projects and initiatives, supporting the implementation of Advisory priorities and long‑term objectives.
- Act as a trusted contact for financial topics, representing Advisory Controlling in discussions with partners and the central finance organization.
- University degree in Economics, Finance or a related field, with a focus on Controlling or Finance.
- Several years of professional experience in Controlling or Finance, ideally in a consulting, professional services or similarly dynamic environment.
Questions about this listing
What salary does PwC Switzerland offer for this role?
PwC Switzerland lists CHF 75'500 - 120'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does PwC Switzerland offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with PwC Switzerland during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at PwC Switzerland?
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