Business Controller

Astara Switzerland is part of the globally active Spanish Astara Group, which positions itself as a mobility service provider, automotive importer, and technology company. Astara’s mission is to make mobility accessible to everyone, in many different forms. At the same time, sustainability is a core commitment of the company and is consistently embedded across all business areas.

Under the motto “one team, one company, one brand,” team spirit lies at the heart of everything Astara does. The Astara Group operates in automotive distribution and forward-looking mobility services in 19 countries worldwide. It represents 29 automotive brands across three continents, sold more than 230,000 vehicles in 2022, and employs approximately 2,800 people. The company identifies global trends toward a more customer-centric, digitally driven economy and develops new business areas arising from this evolving landscape.

Our international brand portfolio includes Hyundai, Nissan, Maxus, KGM, MG, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, and Abarth. If you are passionate about the automotive industry and thrive in a multicultural environment, we would be delighted to continue Astara’s success story together with you.

For our Business Controlling Team, we are looking for a talented team member as:

Business Controller

THE ROLE:

As Brand Controller, you own financial steering and performance transparency for one or more brands. You translate business activity into actionable financial insights, drive profitability and margin improvement, and ensure robust planning, forecasting, and KPI management in close partnership with brand leadership.

MAIN FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial ownership and performance steering (P&L) for one or more brands

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and month-end performance reviews (actual vs plan vs forecast)

• Profit and margin analysis: identify drivers, risks, and opportunities; propose corrective actions

• Develop and maintain business KPIs (sales mix, margin, incentives, marketing ROI, dealer bonuses, working capital, etc.)

• Prepare management reporting packs and present insights to business stakeholders

• Support strategic initiatives (pricing, campaigns, volume planning, cost measures) with financial analysis

• Ensure governance and compliance with internal controlling standards and finance processes

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Network, Aftersales, and HQ stakeholders

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree (HF/FH/Uni) in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration or similar

• 3–6 years’ experience as a Financial/Business Controller (automotive strongly preferred)

• Proven strength in profit margin analysis, business performance tracking, and KPI-based steering

• Strong Excel skills; experience with SAP is required; BI tooling (Power BI/Tableau) is a plus

• Confident communicator who can challenge constructively and influence stakeholders

• Fluent English is required; German is required (French is a strong plus depending on brand scope)

• Structured, hands-on, accountable; able to work independently in a fast-moving environment