Project Controller 18th month assignment at 100% - start as soon as possible

Introduction

Unilabs is the largest provider of medical laboratory diagnostics for prescribers and hospitals in Switzerland and employs around 800 people.

Your Tasks

Job overview:

The Project Controller plays a critical role in overseeing the financial management of Unilabs CH Operational Transformation Project. This position ensures that financial planning, forecasting, reporting and cost control processes align with the strategic objectives of the transformation initiative. The role requires close collaboration with operations, and project management teams to monitor financial impacts, identify risks, and support data-driven decision-making.

High-level profile:

This role suits an experienced professional with outstanding analytical, organizational and communication skills. In addition, the candidate should have a personal determination to deliver, to take responsibility, act proactively and be able to communicate timely and effectively at 360°.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Control:

• Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with transformation objectives.
• Track financial performance against forecasts, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Project Performance & Risk Management:

• Provide financial insights to project leaders and stakeholders and optimize resource allocation.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks related to the transformation program.
• Assess financial impact of change requests, scope adjustments, and operational shifts.
• Implement cost control measures to maximize project efficiency and ROI.

Stakeholder & Compliance Management:

• Ensure coordination of Finance, Operations, and Project teams to align financial and operational strategies.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance.
• Support executive reporting by preparing financial dashboards, KPIs, and variance analysis reports.
• Assist in financial audits and post-implementation reviews to assess project success.

Your Profile

• 15+ years of FP&A experience in a multinational environment, out of which significant experience in large-scale transformation projects or operational restructuring
• Demonstrated understanding of transformation programs, change management, and financial impact assessment
• Extensive financial modelling, forecasting and analysis skills
• Proficiency in Excel with experience in extracting and transforming datasets from ERP/CRM/BI platforms. Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI) is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and collaborative mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-driven, autonomous, active in engaging remotely with business-owners
• Attention to detail, critical-thinking and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Fluent in English / French - German is a plus

We Offer

• An exciting and dynamic work environment with a lot of internationality
• Taking responsibility and unfolding your potential
• A positive working atmosphere with a partnership and appreciative corporate culture
• Attractive fringe benefits as well as a 40-hour week and 5-weeks vacation
• Annual fee for your personal analyses and special prices for radiological advice from the Unilabs Group

Contact details

Ms Bénédicte Massebeuf,