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The Finance & Operations Manager plays a key role within Julius Baer Real Estate Ltd. (JBRE) by overseeing the company's accounting and financial operations, as well as ensuring that day-to-day activities—from billing and invoicing to IT support and workplace setup—run smoothly.
YOUR CHALLENGE
Finance & Accounting
* Lead and fully own financial and operational topics within JBRE, serving as the primary accountable person for all related activities
* Perform regular and monthly accounting tasks ("run the bank") in accordance with established timelines, including accruals, accounts receivable and payable, intercompany settlements, and general ledger maintenance
* Contribute to the preparation of monthly financial reports, delivering insightful commentary on performance trends, material variances versus budget/forecast, and key business drivers
* Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting (covering both revenue and cost perspectives), ensuring assumptions reflect current market conditions and business developments
* Collaborate proactively with central Julius Baer departments—particularly Accounting, Tax, and Controlling—to prepare and finalise JBRE's financial statements and annual reports
* Facilitate external audits and internal reviews by coordinating documentation requests, liaising with auditors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and group-wide requirements
IT & Operations
* Act as the central point of contact for JBRE's external IT service provider, overseeing the operation, security, and evolution of the local IT landscape and digital tools
* Guarantee smooth daily operations by managing access rights, system availability, hardware provision, and troubleshooting in coordination with the IT partner
* Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including workstation setup, issuance of devices, creation/deactivation of user accounts, and return of company assets
* Proactively identify inefficiencies or risks in current processes and systems; initiate and drive targeted improvements to enhance productivity, usability, and control across departments
* Coordinate office-related logistics and administrative support where necessary, contributing to a stable and effective working environment
YOUR PROFILE
* A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a finance, accounting, or integrated finance-operations role; experience within the Swiss banking, real estate, or financial services industry is highly advantageous
* Holdership of a Swiss Federal Diploma with a focus on finance and accounting, or an equivalent qualification such as a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
* Sound understanding of Swiss legal and financial regulations, including the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), Swiss GAAP FER, and basic principles of IFRS
* Proficient in using financial and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, with demonstrated experience in SAP considered a strong asset
* Prior exposure to project-based work, consultancy environments, or change initiatives is desirable but not mandatory
* Characterised by an independent, accurate, and methodical working style, with a consistent emphasis on quality and timeliness
* Possesses a practical, hands-on mentality combined with strong attention to detail and organisational discipline
* Excellent presentation and communication skills, with advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (modelling, dashboards, data analysis) and PowerPoint (executive reporting)
* Equally effective when working autonomously or collaboratively within cross-functional teams
* Fluency in German (spoken and written) is required; a solid command of English is essential for interaction with group entities and documentation purposes
We are looking forward to receiving your full job application through our online application tool.