Controller FP&A – Global Overhead (R&D & Selling)
KanadeviaInova
Posted: April 4, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are looking for a Controller FP&A – Global Overhead (R&D & Selling) at Kanadevia Inova in Zürich, Switzerland. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving business development, revenue growth, and process improvement through strategic planning, analysis, and execution. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of financial modeling, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
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Job Description
Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. 
Transforming Waste into Value
At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.
• Own end-to-end steering of Global R&D and Selling overheads (planning, forecasting, reporting, performance analysis) across entities.
• Deliver monthly reporting incl. variance analysis, driver bridges, risk/outlook, and lead performance reviews with cost owners ensuring one consistent cost story.
• Lead budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning; drive affordability challenge, HC planning logic, and scenario analyses.
• Ensure robust cost governance: accurate allocations, intercompany flows, cost center structures, master data quality, and reporting standards.
• Provide transparency on overhead-related P&L, balance sheet, and cash impacts (accruals, provisions, capitalization, intercompany).
• Contribute insights to Group FP&A, senior management reporting, and strategic initiatives (efficiency, restructuring, investments).
• Drive process improvements and digitalization by standardizing templates, automating reporting, and enhancing ERP/BI tools.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• 5+ years FP&A/controlling experience in an international multi-entity environment with overhead ownership.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills (IFS/SAP FI/CO) and experience with planning/reporting tools.
• Sound IFRS knowledge (accruals, provisions, capitalization, allocations).
• Fluent English.
• Strong ownership mindset with structured, deadline-driven working style.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to translate complexity into clear leadership insights.
• Comfortable operating in a complex international HQ environment with multiple stakeholders.
We offer
• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.