Bid & Project Controller

Thales in Switzerland is part of a globally leading technology group in the fields of digital identity and security aerospace defense and security as well as training and a world full of uncertainty we ensure that our customers partners and employees can move forward with confidence and security. For a future we can all trust.

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Say HI* to your career as
Bid & Project Controller (m/f/d)
Location: Bern #LI-HYBRID

In Bern you can expect training and simulation solutions for armed forces on land at sea and in the air as well as for police authorities and helicopter operators worldwide. This is the right place for you if you want to help us further develop and shape live and virtual training systems together. Become part of the Thales expert team at one of Europes leading providers of training and simulation.

Your Mission

• Oversee all financial aspects of bids/projects ensuring risk management and shareholder value growth through accurate timely financial direction.

• Act as financial business partner to bid/project teams validating Bid Commitment/ Gate Reviews per Thales Financial Control Manual and preparing Gate Packs Price & Cash Sheets (PCS) and financial memos.

• Drive cost estimation revenue recognition (Point-in-Time/Over-Time) and Contract Status Reports (CSR) with Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) trend analysis via monthly updates.

• Ensure financial governance by coordinating with Legal Commercial and Sales to validate order booking conditions and contract enforcement.

• Lead project financial oversight: monitor sales gross margin VoP (Variation of Price) claims inventory management and end-of-month margin validation with PMO/operations.

• Perform financial compliance & reporting: post-completion evaluations audit/risk assessments ERP sales posting trial balance reconciliations and debtors report distribution to leadership.

• Analyze cost variances (actuals vs. forecasts/budgets) propose corrective actions for revenue/cash flow recovery and reassess financial positions at project closure.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor of Commerce/Accounting (or equivalent) with professional accounting certification (or comparable experience).

• Strong financial acumen with bid/project controlling experience preferably in defense/aerospace/tech industries.

• Proficiency in Excel SAP/ERP systems and financial reporting tools; quick learner for new IT/software.

• Analytical mindset to assess financial risks/opportunities with attention to detail for multi-project management.

• Cross-functional collaboration skills to work with project teams finance operations and commercial functions.

• Stakeholder management expertise with clear communication for senior leadership and operational teams.

• Fluent in English with German or French as an asset.

What You Can Expect

• Flexible part-time models to support work-life balance

• Flexible vacation options including the possibility to purchase additional leave

• Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness insurance

• Optional savings plans for occupational pension schemes

• Employee share program Sharing Thales

• Corporate health management with regular initiatives

• Extensive training opportunities via the Thales Learning Hub

• Benefits platform with employee discounts

Say HI* Your Way to Us

For our 83000 employees in 68 countries we open up forward-looking perspectives enable individual career paths and provide creative freedom. We achieve this through courage diversity and a strong commitment to making the challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable and values-driven leadership culture we actively promote diversity.

When the signs point to change our international teams are ready to meet todays complexity with tomorrows industry-leading technologies. Are you in

Camilla Christovam
Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-CC1