Financial Controller

General Info

• Department: Global COO


• Work time Percentage: 100%


• Location: Zurich – Geneva - Lugano

EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice. 

EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.

Our Purpose and Mission

Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.

We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.

EFG Bank, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Controller to join our team. 

Reporting directly to the Global COO Office, this role is integral to our mission of fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and driving financial excellence. 

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial controlling, with a particular focus on maximizing cost savings within IT functions.

• Financial Controlling: Oversee the financial controlling processes, ensuring accuracy and providing inputs for all reporting requirements internally.


• Cost Management : Develop and implement strategies to maximize cost savings, particularly within the IT function, whilst adhering to capitalization rules and other complex financial guidelines.


• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing accurate and insightful financial analysis to support decision-making.


• Reporting and Communication: Prepare and present detailed financial reports to the Global COO and other senior stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication of financial performance and strategic initiatives.


• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with and influence various functional heads and local COOs to understand their financial challenges and provide guidance on cost management and planning.


• Process   Improvement : Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance financial efficiency and effectiveness.

• Educational Background: A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional qualifications such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent are highly desirable but not essential.


• Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial controlling, with a strong focus on cost management and budgeting within the IT function. Experience in the banking sector is preferred but not mandatory.


• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software and tools, with a solid understanding of financial reporting guidelines and capitalization rules.


• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.


• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to senior management and other stakeholders.


• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders at various levels of the organization.


• Entrepreneurial Mindset: A proactive and innovative approach by “being comfortable in the detail”, with a strong desire to drive financial performance and contribute to the overall success of the bank.

• Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges, as well as seeking continuous improvement


• Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results


• Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence


• Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset


• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.

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