Group Finance Controller 80-100% - 1 year fixed term

This 1-year fixed-term role at 80–100% sits within the Group Finance team. The role contributes to the Group's financial planning, reporting, accounting and consolidation processes. The post-holder works closely with international colleagues and Group companies to ensure financial transparency and support informed business decisions.

• Managing the Group's monthly forecasting, consolidation, IFRS accounting and reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial information.
• Overseeing the monthly financial reporting of assigned Group companies, including actuals, forecasts and direct and indirect cash flow.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for assigned Group companies on all accounting, financial and controlling matters.
• Contributing to the Group's strategic planning process and independently managing the financial planning and reporting activities of assigned Group companies and businesses.
• Supporting the Group consolidation process in HFM, including closing checklists, reporting best practices and closing instructions.
• Supporting the preparation of the Group's monthly reports, half-year and year-end financial statements, as well as quarterly reporting to shareholders and other stakeholders.
• Contributing to Group-wide projects, including the integration of new Group companies, mergers, software implementations and upgrades, due diligence processes and the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Supporting treasury controlling activities, including external financing forecasts and financial instruments, as well as treasury planning and reporting.
• Maintaining close collaboration with the Group Treasury and Group Tax teams.
• Driving and supporting initiatives to improve reporting quality, transparency, process efficiency and overall financial governance.

• 3–5 years of experience in Group Finance, covering controlling and accounting.
• University degree or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in Finance, or an equivalent professional qualification such as a Swiss Federal Diploma of Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a CPA/ACCA qualification.
• Strong hands-on experience in controlling, particularly in forecasting and budgeting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, as well as solid accounting and consolidation expertise.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and financial consolidation tools.
• Analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to assess complex financial information, tackle new challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Team player who remains calm under pressure and adapts effectively to changing priorities and environments.
• Works accurately and with a high level of attention to detail, while maintaining a clear overview of the bigger picture.
• Interest in the sports business and a strong commitment to quality, excellence in delivery and a client-first mindset, both towards internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluency in both English and German, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

• Experience in an international environment.

• Hybrid working model allowing work from the office and from home.

• Relaxed and familiar working atmosphere, flat hierarchies, positive spirit and many degrees of freedom in daily work.
• Support in developing skills and talents through individual trainings, attending (sports) events and networking events.
• Social benefits, including a subsidised company pension plan, capital-forming benefits and worldwide accident insurance in a private ward.

Infront is committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Infront is all about sports, active in more than 25 sports, and covers all aspects of a successful sporting event from the distribution of media rights, sponsorship, media production, event operations through to digital solutions. Infront is an equal opportunities employer.