Axpo Group
Axpo Group
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
ConsultingEnergyLogistics
Axpo Group is a Swiss energy company focused on renewable power generation and international energy trading. Its work spans solar and wind power solutions, sustainable energy projects, and technologies designed to support changing energy needs. With more than 7,000 employees operating across over 30 countries, Axpo brings together expertise in energy, logistics, and related consulting services. Founded in 1908, the company highlights collaboration, creativity, diversity, and innovation in its approach to the energy sector. Its careers team recruits for roles supporting renewable energy, trading, technology, and broader business operations.

Division Controller at Axpo Group (Hybrid, Switzerland)

Oversee divisional financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and financial control at Axpo Group, a Swiss energy company. Improve finance tools and advise divisional leaders on decisions.

Description

  • Oversee divisional financial performance, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and KPI actuals and forecasts.
  • Lead month-end close and management bridge reporting, prepare IFRS financial statements, and produce reports and presentations.
  • Establish and manage divisional mid-term planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial control processes.
  • Coordinate with liquidity managers to account for liquidity considerations.
  • Improve processes to make existing tools more efficient and accurate.
  • Build analysis, reporting, and forecasting models using multiple systems and data sources.
  • Advise divisional management and support decision-making with recommendations.
  • Partner with finance and risk teams, as well as local teams across European subsidiaries.
  • Explain complex financial topics clearly to stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bring strong analytical skills, take initiative, work independently, and show a willingness to learn.
  • Communicate effectively, bring an innovative outlook, and approach change positively.
  • Have experience with data analysis and reporting using MS Office, Power BI, SAP, Tagetik, VBA, and SQL.
  • Know IFRS, particularly IFRS 9.
  • Understand derivatives, budgeting, forecasting, and financial closing processes.
  • Be results-focused and have sound negotiation skills.
  • Work effectively in an international, multidisciplinary, and fast-moving environment.
  • Hold a degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, or Data Science, or be a Chartered Expert in Financial and Managerial Accounting and Reporting.
  • Be fluent in English; German is an advantage.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely up to 50% of the time.
  • The employer covers 60% of pension contributions.
  • Full salary continuation during illness or an accident.
  • Access to an exclusive mental health platform, including five psychologist sessions at no cost.
  • 16 weeks of maternity leave at full pay.
  • 10 days of paternity leave at full pay.
  • Childcare cost reimbursement of up to 20%, capped at CHF 4,800 per year.
  • Partner-company discounts on fuel, insurance, and mobile services.
  • SwissPass subsidy of up to CHF 190.
  • A supportive team and opportunities for professional development.

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