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Group CFO & Head of GCC @ BE WTR | Tech Investment Banking
LAUSANNE – 100%
BE WTR is the new, premium water brand chosen by many of the world’s best chefs. We are innovative, sustainable and here to change how the world hydrates.
As a fast-growing, Swiss scale up, we put a lot of energy, passion and know-how into our work. Today we are present in Switzerland, France, Singapore, the Gulf States, Canada and China, with hungry expansion plans in the coming years.
At BE WTR we believe that water should always be a short journey. Why ship in water from the end of the world when you can get premium, local and great tasting water in sealed bottles with us? We are zero plastic, zero waste and minimum transport.
You find our clients within luxury hospitality, high gastronomy, top-notch offices and homes. We help our customers access sustainable premium water, while significantly reducing their carbon footprint.
As a dedicated member of 1% for the Planet and recently B Corp certified, social and ecological responsibility is at the heart of what we do. BE WTR's multicultural team is passionate about customer focus, innovation, premiumness and development.
As we continue to grow rapidly, we are seeking a Finance Manager, based in our premium Lausanne HQ office space, who will oversee Swiss finance operations and serve as a strategic partner to the Swiss Country Manager.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure financial integrity and operational excellence, with functional reporting to the Group CFO based in Dubai.
YOUR MISSION
Accounting
* Oversee daily accounting activities for both HQ and the Swiss market, in collaboration with an external accounting firm (AP, AR, fixed assets, reconciliations)
* Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring accurate forecasting and planning.
Operational Excellence:
* Oversee ERP data accuracy, ensuring seamless financial processes
* Drive continuous improvement in local financial operations to support business scalability
* Allocate, coordinate and control revenue and cost bookings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with forecasts/budgets
* Continuously monitor and analyze planned, committed, and incurred costs, identifying budget constraints proactively
Planning & Forecasting:
* Collaborate with Country Manager, Sales, Business Segments, and Project teams to prepare precise budgets and forecasts
* Ensure alignment of revenue, costs, and cash flows with accounting standards and project goals
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to validate reports and ensure accurate month-end closing
* Review monthly postings to ensure compliance with accounting regulations
* Consolidate market monthly reporting and prepare annual accounts
Audits & Compliance:
* Lead internal audits; Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring compliance and transparency
* Ensure adherence to IFRS/IAS standards and corporate financial policies
YOUR PROFILE
* Master's degree in Finance or Accounting
* 5 years of experience in financial accounting, controlling, consolidation, and reporting, with international exposure preferably in an industrial or FMCG project business
* Strong knowledge of Swiss accounting standards as well as international financial reporting standards.
* Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite) and MS Office tools. Financial tools such as Xero, QuickBooks are a plus
* Fluent in French and English; German is a strong plus.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international scale-up environment and taking initiative.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights clearly to management and collaborate effectively with teams and external partners.
* Hands-on approach with a willingness to drive change and improve financial operations.
* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
* Enthusiastic, ambitious, and eager to contribute to a growing company.
WE OFFER
* A permanent position based in our premium offices in Lausanne Flon
* Competitive compensation package and benefits
* The opportunity to join an agile and friendly team with ambitious projects, disrupting the drinking water industry
* The possibility to impact strongly and globally on sustainability, changing the way we drink water
Looking forward to receiving your complete application via LinkedIn before 15 March. Join us and BE proud of your work!
At BE WTR, we value the diversity of the people we hire and with whom we collaborate. Diversity represents a richness and a strong added value. We foster a work environment in which individual differences are respected and valued positively. Today this diversity has built our strength and allows us to develop everyone’s potential and to leverage the strengths of every team member.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing, Administrative, and Management
* Industries: Food and Beverage Services
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