Head of Finance & Controlling Switzerland (m/w/d)

Linde Gas Schweiz AG
is a leading company in the field of industrial and medical gases. With approximately 300 employees across Switzerland, Linde Gas Schweiz AG is part of the globally operating
Linde plc
, drawing on more than 100 years of shared success and innovation.
We are driven by our mission to make the world more productive every day by delivering high-quality solutions, technologies, and services that help our customers succeed. At the same time, we contribute to the decarbonization of our environment and help preserve our planet for future generations.
Whatever you want to achieve and wherever your career path may lead, Linde offers limitless opportunities to unlock your full potential and make a positive impact on the world.
Be Linde. Be Limitless.
We are currently looking for a
Head of Finance & Controlling (m/f/d)
for our office in Dagmersellen.
What you will enjoy doing
In this role, you lead the Finance & Controlling department, managing 2 direct reports (1 manager accounting and 1 business controller) and 4 indirect reports (liabilities & receivables), while serving as a member of the Board of Linde Gas Switzerland
Operating within a matrix organization, you report directly to the Executive Director Finance, Region South West
You own and oversee statutory and consolidated financial reporting (IFRS/US GAAP), ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and manage all tax and risk-related matters to safeguard the company’s financial integrity and optimize risk exposure
You drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, monitor and analyze business performance, and identify and implement measures to continuously improve financial outcomes
You ensure the company's liquidity by managing planning and necessary financing measures
You also actively participate in the digitalization and automation of processes and contribute to the company’s development toward digital transformation
What makes you great
You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and have completed further training in accounting, controlling, finance & accounting, or business administration
You bring more than 5 years of managerial experience in a controlling or a similar role (e.g. FP&A, Business Finance)
A good understanding of US GAAP and Swiss GAAP requirements for reporting is required as well as an experience in budgeting and forecasting, combined with a proactive mindset to help shape and improve processes
You possess very strong Excel skills and use ERP systems confidently, ideally SAP
Your ability to structure and leverage unstructured data, from extraction and cleaning through to analysis and presentation, ensures valuable insights
Your strong analytical thinking and ability to translate insights into concrete recommendations for action to the business drives impact
Fluency in English and German is a must, while French language skills are considered as an advantage
Openness to new challenges and a strong motivation to contribute actively to the company’s digital transformation complete your profile
Applications from recruiting agencies cannot be considered
What we offer you!
Look forward to a work environment that combines flexibility and modernity. Our working time models (40 hours/week, part-time, remote work) are designed to adapt to your needs. Enjoy attractive employee benefits, including coverage of premiums for non-occupational accident and daily sickness allowance insurance, additional child allowances, and REKA money. Take advantage of our in-house staff restaurant and a wide range of employee discounts. Our progressive pension scheme offers benefits above the statutory minimum, with 60% of contributions covered by the employer. Experience a dynamic corporate culture that prioritizes comprehensive workplace health management – including access to a fitness room and sports events. At Linde, you’ll have the opportunity to actively contribute to a variety of initiatives, whether in continuous improvement (CIP), digitalization, sustainability, or health.
Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (motivation letter, CV, certificates)
via our online job market.)
Your contact person
Linde Gas Schweiz AG
HR Abteilung
Silke Heuser
+41 79 266 92 88
www.linde.ch