Global Finance Director Position
To succeed in this role, you will play a pivotal part in the growth and international expansion of a renowned organization.
About the Role
* Lead global financial operations to build a forward-thinking and agile organization.
* Manage and develop finance, accounting, and controlling teams across multiple locations.
* Closely collaborate with key departments (Sales, Marketing, Operations, CS, and IT) to support strategic projects, financial planning, and drive performance.
* Represent the organization in key relationships with external stakeholders (banks, board, auditors, partners).
* The role is based at the organization's headquarters in Switzerland.
* Reporting directly to the CEO, with participation in the Executive Management Team.
* Define and execute the organization's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and financial capacity.
* Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring across all business units.
* Manage monthly and annual closings, financial consolidation, reporting, fiscality, and internal controls for six group entities.
* Lead cash flow management, treasury strategy, and banking relationships.
* Support IT tool development and adoption in collaboration with both Finance and IT teams.
* Ensure compliance with international accounting standards.
* Supervise and enhance financial processes, tools, and KPIs to support future growth.
Qualifications
* Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a senior financial role, preferably in an international SME or subsidiary of a group in Switzerland.
* Higher education such as Swiss Certified Expertise in Finance & Controlling or equivalent with knowledge of Swiss GAAP.
* Strong leadership and team management competencies with exceptional communication and presentation skills.
* English and French: strong proficiency in both verbal and written communication; German is a plus.
* Solid knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle is a plus), financial tools, and modern IT tools like MS360 and AI platforms.
* Willingsness to travel internationally.
What We Offer
* A dynamic work environment with passionate teams.
* Possibility for 2-days of home office per week.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on financial leader to make a significant impact on the organization's global success.