Manager Finance and Controlling

Manager Finance and Controlling

is the economic promotion agency for the Basel Area and the strategic growth partner helping scalable ventures in science and tech to land, launch and level up in the Basel Area – faster, smarter and friction free. We support startups, scaleups, SMEs and global enterprises with expert insight from science and tech specialists, equity-free funding to fuel growth, and end-to-end support tailored to our customers' industry and stage. Serving the cantons of Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft and Jura, our mission is regional growth.

We also manage the , providing infrastructure and an environment where innovative companies can connect, collaborate and grow.

Do you enjoy combining financial expertise with a hands-on approach? Are you looking for a varied role where you can take ownership, work closely with different teams and contribute to a meaningful mission?

To strengthen our Shared Services team, we are looking for an experienced and proactive

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In this role, you will be responsible for finance and controlling across Basel Area Business & Innovation and the Switzerland Innovation Basel Area AG. As part of a small, collaborative team, you combine financial expertise with a practical, hands-on approach, ensuring reliable financial management and supporting informed decisions across the organisation.

You work closely with management and business units and provide professional guidance to an Associate Manager Administration and Accounting, who handles day-to-day accounting and administrative activities and supports you across the finance function. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, working independently and getting things done.

Key responsibilities

• Manager Finance and Controlling
• Finance & Accounting: Ensure reliable financial accounting for both organisations and actively prepare and coordinate annual financial statements and audits in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Financial Planning & Controlling: Prepare and coordinate budgets, forecasts and financial plans, monitor financial performance and provide regular reports and analyses to management and business units.
• Business Partnering: Act as a financial sparring partner to management and business units, advising on financial planning, budgeting and controlling matters and supporting informed decision-making.
• Project & Funding Controlling: Monitor project budgets, funding agreements and financial KPIs, identify deviations and follow up on necessary measures.
• Contract & Legal Coordination: Manage and coordinate key partnership, stakeholder and business-related contracts, including preparation, review and monitoring, and collaborate with external legal advisors where needed.
• Processes & Collaboration: Maintain and improve financial processes, internal controls and reporting structures, working closely with colleagues and external partners.