Group Controller (temporary for up to 6 months)

Solvias is a global provider of chemistry, manufacturing, and control (CMC) analytics to the life sciences industry. Our expert team combines decades of experience with regulatory expertise across small molecules, biologics, and cell and gene therapies. Solvias offers end-to-end solutions from raw material testing to drug product release and API development for small molecules. Headquartered near Basel, Switzerland, Solvias operates six global Centers of Excellence, all adhering to the highest ISO, GMP, GLP, and FDA standards

The Group Controller will lead the company's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis activities. This role partners closely with business leaders to provide actionable insights, support strategic decision-making and ensure financial discipline as the company grows. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with business acumen and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Due to an internal change, we are seeking a candidate who can start at short notice and take over the role immediately in a hands-on manner. The position is fixed-term for up to six months and requires a professional who already fully matches the role profile and can contribute from day one.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across departments
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and scenario planning
• Monitor actual results versus budget/forecast and analyze variances
  

Business & Performance Analysis

• Provide timely, data-driven insights on financial and operational performance
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages, dashboards and KPIs
• Partner with site heads to understand drivers of performance and identify risks and opportunities

Strategic Support

• Support long-range planning, growth initiatives and capital allocation decisions
• Evaluate business cases, ROI analyses and investment proposals
• Assist leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and decision support

Process & Systems Improvement

• Improve FP&A processes, tools and reporting efficiency
• Support enhancements to financial systems, planning tools and data integrity
• Establish best practices for forecasting accuracy and performance measurement

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a trusted finance business partner to cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure alignment between financial reporting and planning

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

• 6-10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance or related roles

• Strong financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting experience

• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with financial D365 and/or Tagetik would be a plus

• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills