Vice President Group Controlling (f/m/d), Finance

Vice President Group Controlling (f/m/d)

Hexagon’s Infrastructure & Geospatial Business Area combines measurement, positioning, and mapping technologies to help geodata-dependent industries capture, measure, and visualise the physical world - turning data into actionable insights for better decisions and greater efficiency.

For our Infrastructure & Geospatial business area, we are looking for an experienced, commercially minded finance leader to join us as Vice President Group Controlling. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and further developing our international controlling organisation.

This appeals to you

• Act as a strategic and commercial sparring partner to the CFO and senior management, supporting informed business decisions.
• Lead financial performance management, budgeting, forecasting and mid-term financial planning across the organisation.
• Challenge business performance, identify opportunities and risks, and translate financial insights into actionable recommendations.
• Continuously improve controlling processes, reporting structures and financial performance management frameworks.
• Drive the digitalisation and optimisation of finance systems, particularly ERP, EPM and Business Intelligence solutions.
• Support the development and optimisation of efficient finance and shared service structures.
• Lead and develop your team while strengthening collaboration across the international controlling organisation.
• Contribute to strategic projects and transformation initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and measurable business impact.

This is you

• Extensive leadership experience in Group, Regional or Divisional Controlling, FP&A or Finance Business Partnering within an international organisation.
• Strong business acumen, with a solid understanding of commercial and operational performance drivers.
• Ideally, experience in an international technology company with hardware, software and service business models.
• Proven experience working in complex international matrix organisations, preferably combining regional and divisional structures.
• Deep expertise in finance processes, ERP/EPM systems, reporting and finance transformation.
• Experience in establishing, centralising or transforming Finance Shared Service Centres / Global Business Services is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of IFRS, Group Reporting and international financial structures.
• A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Fluency in German and English and willing to work on-site at our Heerbrugg location at least 2 - 3 days per week.

What Sets You Apart

• You combine financial expertise with a strong commercial mindset and a hands-on approach.
• As a confident and influential leader, you are comfortable challenging assumptions, engaging with senior stakeholders and navigating different perspectives to drive decisions.
• You think strategically, act pragmatically and translate complex financial information into clear recommendations and measurable business outcomes.
• You take ownership, set priorities and drive change with determination, sound judgement and a strong focus on execution.

We offer you

• Flexible annual working hours based on a 40-hour week
• 25 - 30 days of vacation, depending on age
• Bonus system and extra-mandatory pension fund contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Relocation support
• Employee discounts and various company events
• International working environment with collaboration across teams and countries

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About Us

At Hexagon, we are the global leader in measurement technologies. Our precision measurement, positioning, and autonomous solutions transform the world’s most vital industries - providing the confidence that customers rely on to build, navigate, and innovate. From microns to Mars, we drive productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability where it matters most. We help industries operate smarter, reduce risk, and reach new levels of efficiency. Looking ahead, we are advancing our customers towards a future of true autonomy - enabling them to meet sustainability and demographic challenges with confidence. With approximately 16,000 employees across 50 countries, Hexagon combines global scale, expertise, and innovation to make a lasting impact across some of the world’s most vital industries. Learn more at .

Contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Joanna Ertug, Talent Acquisition Manager DACH.

Leica Geosystems AG
Heinrich Wild Strasse
CH-9435 Heerbrugg

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