Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner (m/w/d)

Bräcker AG, the world’s leading supplier of rings and travelers for ring spinning systems, is a subsidiary of the Rieter Group. Bräcker, based in Pfäffikon ZH (Switzerland), creates customer value through system expertise, innovative solutions, after-sales excellence, and global presence. The company manufactures its main products – rings and travelers for ring spinning machines – in Pfäffikon and Grignasco (Italy). In addition, Bräcker offers grinding machines used for maintenance of cots.

Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted business partner to the Managing Director and leadership team by providing actionable financial insights, constructively challenging assumptions, and supporting strategic decision-making.
• Lead and develop the Controlling and Administration functions with both functional and disciplinary responsibility.
• Oversee the financial and administrative management of the two legal entities in Switzerland and Italy.
• Ensure the effectiveness and continuous development of the Internal Control System (ICS).
• Drive business performance reviews and profitability analyses, identifying opportunities to enhance profitability, productivity, and cash generation.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, and liquidity development, and recommend measures to improve financial performance.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and mid-term planning processes.
• Support investment decisions through business case development, financial modelling, and post-investment reviews.
• Manage and monitor budgets, investments, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Serve as the key interface between the business and the centralized finance organization.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and digitalization of finance processes, systems, and reporting tools.

Your Profile

• Degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, or a related field (University of Applied Sciences or University degree).
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in finance, controlling, or business partnering roles.
• Several years of experience in a similar role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Solid knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, BOFC, and related financial systems.
• Understanding of IFRS reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, business partnering, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; Italian is a strong advantage.