What does a Controller do?

You analyze financial data and steer corporate planning.

What education does Controller require?

University of Applied Sciences (48 months)

How much does a Controller earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 75'000, mid ~CHF CHF 100'000 per year (approximate).

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Controller

Finance & Insurance

Controllers manage and monitor the financial planning and performance of a company. They prepare budgets, analyze variances, develop KPI systems and provide management with decision-relevant data. They work at the intersection of accounting and management.

Entry

~CHF 75'000

CHF 6'250/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 140'000

CHF 11'667/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration48 months

Your path to Controller

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 75'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity3/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook5/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk7/10

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