Consolidation & Reporting Manager

The Consolidation & Reporting Manager supports the finance organisation within a CRO environment and reports to the Head of Controlling, Reporting & Consolidation. As a key member of Group Finance, this role owns and executes the end-to-end group consolidation and management reporting process, delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to senior leadership. The role combines hands-on consolidation work with ownership of management reporting and performance analysis, including the preparation of Board-level materials. You will act as a central point of contact for group reporting and work closely with entity finance teams and senior stakeholders.

Group Consolidation

• Own and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process (actuals, budget, and forecast where applicable) across all legal entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in compliance with Swiss GAAP FER (IFRS exposure is a plus)
• Perform and review consolidation journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Manage and govern the intercompany reconciliation and elimination process, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies across entities
• Oversee foreign currency translation, intercompany balances, and consolidation adjustments
• Maintain and further develop the consolidation model and chart of accounts in Tagetik
• Review and challenge entity submissions to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Process Governance & Continuous Improvement

Management Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly management reporting packages for senior management and the Board
• Lead the preparation of Board presentations, including clear financial messaging
• Provide variance analysis, bridge analysis, and performance insights to support decision-making
• Oversee CAPEX reporting and analysis, ensuring alignment with budget and actuals
• Own and continuously improve the group close process, calendar, and reporting cadence
• Ensure robust internal controls over the consolidation and reporting processes
• Drive automation, standardisation, and optimisation of reporting workflows
• Act as system owner for consolidation tools (Tagetik), ensuring data integrity and efficient use

Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering

• Serve as key contact for group reporting topics across finance teams and senior stakeholders
• Coordinate reporting across entities and ensure alignment with group requirements
• Challenge and guide local finance teams to ensure high-quality and consistent financial data
• Support cross-functional initiatives and provide financial expertise as needed

Projects & Ad Hoc Activities

• Lead or contribute to special projects (. reporting enhancements, process improvements)
• Deliver ad hoc analyses to support strategic initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent
• 6+ years of relevant experience in group consolidation and financial reporting in an international environment
• Strong knowledge of Swiss GAAP FER (IFRS exposure is a plus)
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency environments with complex intercompany structures
• Extensive hands-on experience with Tagetik (required), including ownership of consolidation and reporting processes
• Experience with ERP systems (. Microsoft Dynamics)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong capabilities in financial analysis and reporting
• Track record of driving process improvements, automation, and close cycle optimisation
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ownership mentality
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work across functions and seniority levels
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German or French is a strong advantage
• Experience in CDMO, pharma, biotech, or life sciences is a plus