Bachem
Bachem
Bachem is a Swiss-based pharmaceutical and healthcare company developing and manufacturing peptides, oligonucleotides, biochemicals, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Since 1971, it has supported pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations across research, clinical development, and commercial production through custom synthesis and specialized manufacturing capabilities. Bachem operates internationally, with teams and sites across Europe, the United States, and Asia.

Senior CAPEX Controller at Bachem – Bubendorf, Switzerland

Lead project cost control, compliance, forecasting, and approvals for Bachem, a peptide and oligonucleotide manufacturer. This on-site role is based in Bubendorf, Switzerland.

Description

  • Track and report project schedules, resources, and costs while preparing regular cash forecasts.
  • Maintain financial compliance and apply Bachem’s standards and processes consistently.
  • Detect project deviations early and escalate them according to established thresholds.
  • Find cost-saving opportunities and help the relevant departments put them into practice.
  • Oversee approvals for project budgets and purchase requisitions, and prepare project activations.
  • Serve as the finance contact for projects, lead change management coordination, and support supplier payments.
  • Help improve project management processes and tools.

Requirements

  • Hold a university degree in industrial engineering, business administration, or a comparable field, plus additional training in finance or controlling.
  • Bring at least three years of project controlling experience, ideally on large-scale projects.
  • Work effectively in a team and communicate confidently with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and assertiveness, a practical mindset, and an independent, structured working style.
  • Show strong motivation and persistence when managing complex tasks and challenges.
  • Have very good written and spoken German and English skills.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel.
  • Have experience with SAP and business intelligence systems.

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic, fast-growing environment with opportunities for internal career development.
  • Access numerous internal and external training programs supported by Bachem.
  • Receive 60% employer coverage of pension fund contributions, with optional supplementary occupational coverage through the voluntary savings plan.
  • Use benefits platforms that provide discounts from external partners.
  • Enjoy fresh, healthy, varied meals in the staff restaurant.
  • Take part in a broad selection of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus.

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