Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 81'250 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 94'350 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 119'854 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 114'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 115'000 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Experte/Expertin in Rechnungslegung und Controlling HFP
You guide companies through precise financial analyses and controlling strategies
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You develop controlling systems. You plan finances. You lead departments in private companies or public administration.
As Experte/Expertin in Rechnungslegung und Controlling HFP, you play a central role in company management. You develop controlling systems. You plan finances. You secure operational processes. You use analytical thinking and leadership skills to shape strategic decisions. Your team supports you on the path to financial stability and sustainable growth.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryReal Estate & Accounting
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Expert Cost Controlling. Based on 61 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 89'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 87'315 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 119'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 84'500 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 120'000 | 5 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 116'866 | 6 |
| Industry various | CHF 111'600 | 9 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 90'000 | 5 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 61'100 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 dipl. Experte/Expertin in Rechnungslegung und Controlling
- ⏱ 3-5 Semester, je nach Bildungsanbieter
Official education path
The advanced training lasts three to five semesters. It ends with a federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
dipl. Experte/Expertin in Rechnungslegung und Controlling
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis (Berufsprüfung) in Finanz- und Rechnungswesen and 2 years of professional experience in this field
- Another eidg. Fachausweis, höhere Fachprüfung, höhere Fachschule, Hochschule or Fachhochschule and 3 years of professional experience in finance (80% workload)
- No entry in the central criminal register
- Participation in the 3-day leadership workshop (organized by the provider)
Requirements
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Networked and analytical thinking and action
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Good foreign language skills
Where this can lead
With additional training in adult education, you can also work as a lecturer in accounting.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical strength
- Strategic leadership
- Reliable planning
- Clear communication
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check current monthly figures. You compare them with budget targets. You adjust liquidity planning if there are deviations. Then you discuss the results with department heads.
- You develop controlling systems. You build the financial organization.
- You create an accounting manual. You define the structure for the annual financial statements.
- You plan the company finances and liquidity. You plan the financing.
- You use controlling systems for cost control. You make statements on price calculation.
- You integrate data into company databases. You develop digitalization strategies for the department.
- You lead the organizational unit. You implement company strategies. You support your staff.
Working conditions
You work in senior positions in medium and large private companies or in public administration. Your tasks focus on finance departments, controlling roles, or corporate consulting.
Where to learn
- Verein für höhere Prüfungen in Rechnungswesen und Controlling c/o examen.ch AGReitergasse 9, 8021 Zürich
Strengths
- Analytical strength
- Strategic leadership
- Reliable planning
- Clear communication
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Detail-oriented work
- Strategic pressure
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