Job Description

The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO.

Employment type / Anstellungsverhaltnis:

Permanent

Workload percentage / Pensum:

100%

Location / Standort:

Davos Platz, CH

Experience level / gewunschtes Erfahrungsniveau:

Experienced professional

Application language / Bewerbungssprache:

English

Short Description

As a member of the AO Finance Business Partnering team, you drive the Finance agenda with reporting, planning and analysis and actively support the AO unit management in the decision making process.

To do so, you need to thoroughly understand the activities, processes and needs of your assigned AO units and be motivated to challenge, consult and interact with your counterparts.

As a Finance Business Partner, it is essential to leverage the collective expertise within the team, take ownership of various projects, and actively contribute to maintaining and enhancing both quality and productivity as a committed and professional team member.

Main Responsibilities

Be responsible for providing Finance insights and decision-making support to the assigned AO business unit(s) Manage the financial core process (planning, forecast and year-end closing) incl. support and analysis for the assigned business units Provide area reporting, performance analysis and commentaries Work closely with the AO unit management in providing and implementing an integrated finance service delivery Provide operational business specific finance support (e.g. open debtor management) Drive improvements in strategic, operational, and financial processes to boost transparency, effectiveness, and efficiency across the organization Proactively participate in project evaluations and business case development for key projects and capital expenditures Support AO management with ad hoc analysis

Main Requirements

Educational requirements:
BSc or MSc in Finance, Business administration or similar Other higher professional education certification (e.g. eidg. Fachausweis, Hohere Fachprufung, or equivalent)




Job experience:
Proven track record in business controlling and financial reporting or other relevant field




General competencies:
Strive for excellence and strong motivation to continuously add value to AO Business In-depth understanding of accounting, controlling and cost accounting State-of-the-art digital capabilities A collaborative, solution-focused approach, ability to collaborate well with others and work cross-functionally across the organization Independent and proactive way of working Excellent communication, partnering and advocating skills, ability to communicate with both Finance and non-Finance audiences




Language skills:
Fluent written and verbal English, German is preferred, other languages are a plus

We offer

An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team Modern infrastructure High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements) Generous package of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education

If you meet the requirements of this challenging opportunity, please submit your application (motivation letter, CV, recent photograph, certificates, reference letters, etc)

Date of publication:

Sep 19, 2025