Senior Controller

Astara Switzerland is part of the globally active Spanish Astara Group, an innovative mobility service provider and automotive importer.

With a portfolio of internationally renowned brands such as Hyundai, Nissan, Maxus, MG, and Jeep, Astara serves customers in 19 countries.

Our focus is on sustainable, digital, and customer-oriented mobility.

Your Responsibilities

• Full financial ownership of the Aftersales business across multiple brands

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes across service, parts, and accessories

• Monitor and analyse margins, revenue, and overall financial performance to ensure business objectives are met

• Prepare and deliver regular financial reports on profitability, cost trends, and performance KPIs

• Coordinate and review warranty and service contract reimbursements, ensuring timely and accurate processing

• Analyse warranty claims to identify margin improvement opportunities and reduce net warranty costs

• Control inventory levels, monitor stock movements, and assess inventory-related cost impacts

• Support the development of pricing strategies that optimize profit margins for spare parts and aftersales services

• Act as a finance business partner to brand-specific aftersales teams, supporting strategic and operational decisions with clear financial insights

Your Profile

• University degree or equivalent higher education in Business Administration, Finance, or Controlling (HF/FH/Uni)

• 3–6 years of experience in controlling or aftersales finance, preferably in the automotive industry

• Solid understanding of margin management, financial performance tracking, and P&L responsibility

• Experience with warranty processes, service contracts, and inventory accounting is a plus

• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, BPC  )

• Analytical thinker with a structured, hands-on approach and strong sense of accountability

Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)