Bid & Project Controller

Location:

Bern-Stauffacherstrasse, Switzerland

Thales in Switzerland is part of a globally leading technology group in the fields of digital identity and security, aerospace, defense and security, as well as training and simulation. In a world full of uncertainty, we ensure that our customers, partners, and employees can move forward with confidence and security. For a future we can all trust.

Location:

Bern

• Oversee all financial aspects of bids/projects, ensuring risk management and shareholder value growth through accurate, timely financial direction.
• Act as financial business partner to bid/project teams, validating Bid Commitment/ Gate Reviews per Thales Financial Control Manual, and preparing Gate Packs, Price & Cash Sheets (PCS), and financial memos.
• Drive cost estimation, revenue recognition (Point-in-Time/Over-Time), and Contract Status Reports (CSR) with Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) trend analysis via monthly updates.
• Ensure financial governance by coordinating with Legal, Commercial, and Sales to validate order booking conditions and contract enforcement.
• Lead project financial oversight: monitor sales, gross margin, VoP (Variation of Price) claims, inventory management, and end-of-month margin validation with PMO/operations.
• Perform financial compliance & reporting: post‑completion evaluations, audit/risk assessments, ERP sales posting, trial balance reconciliations, and debtors’ report distribution to leadership.
• Analyze cost variances (actuals vs. forecasts/budgets), propose corrective actions for revenue/cash flow recovery, and reassess financial positions at project closure.

• Bachelor of Commerce/Accounting (or equivalent) with professional accounting certification (or comparable experience).
• Strong financial acumen with bid/project controlling experience, preferably in defense/aerospace/tech industries.
• Proficiency in Excel, SAP/ERP systems, and financial reporting tools; quick learner for new IT/software.
• Analytical mindset to assess financial risks/opportunities with attention to detail for multi-project management.
• Cross-functional collaboration skills to work with project teams, finance, operations, and commercial functions.
• Stakeholder management expertise with clear communication for senior leadership and operational teams.
• Fluent in English, with German or French as an asset.

• Flexible, part-time models to support work‑life balance
• Flexible vacation options, including the possibility to purchase additional leave
• Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness insurance
• Optional savings plans for occupational pension schemes
• Employee share program “Sharing Thales”
• Corporate health management with regular initiatives
• Extensive training opportunities via the Thales Learning Hub
• Benefits platform with employee discounts