Business & Financial Controller

Our client is an international school based in the canton of Valais looking to recruit a Business & Financial controller.Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will independently and autonomously lead the management control function and support the financial management of the school. You will work closely with the Accounting department and all department heads to ensure efficient resource utilization and support the board and management strategic decision-making.You will ensure financial transparency, data reliability, and economic performance in a bilingual and multicultural educational environment.As part of your day-to-day responsibilities, you willBudget Planning and Monitoring Participate in elaborating the annual budget with management and department heads Monitor monthly budget execution and analyze variances between forecasts and actuals. Oversee cost tracking related to educational programs, extracurricular activities, infrastructure maintenance, and payroll Identify optimization levers and propose corrective actionsManagement Control and Reporting Implement and update performance dashboards (financial indicators, student/teacher ratios, cost per student, class occupancy rates, etc.) Prepare quarterly reports for management and the board of directors Update the group’s consolidated budget to provide the board with a long-term view and facilitate decision-making Conduct profitability analyses for investment projects (buildings, equipment, partnerships, new programs) Contribute to the preparation of financial and institutional audits Financial Management and Swiss Compliance Collaborate with external fiduciaries and auditors to maintain accounting records in accordance with Swiss standards Ensure compliance with cantonal and federal requirements (VAT, taxation, subsidies, tuition fee invoicing) Participate in cash flow management, payment tracking, and administrative cost control Systems and Processes Improve management and reporting tools (advanced Excel, ERP, Power BI, etc.) Ensure consistency between general and analytical accounting Train administrative and teaching staff on budgetary processesRequirements· With a higher education degree in economics and business management (HES, HEG, HEC), a Federal diploma in accounting or Finance & Controlling, or equivalent, you have several years of successful professional experience in finance and accounting (ideally in a Big 4 firm). Excellent command of Excel and management/ERP tools. Strong knowledge of Swiss accounting standards and local tax framework. Ability to produce clear and well-supported financial analysis Precision, rigor High sense of confidentiality Analytical mindset, results-oriented, and strong sense of priorities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Fluent in French and EnglishBenefitsThe opportunity to contribute to the school's growth. The opportunity to work in an international environment in the heart of the Wallis.Specific ConditionsNo work from-home100% employment rate