Head of Finance

--- base: / meta-keywords: meta-viewport: width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 --- Head of Finance =============== Swisslinx is looking for an experienced Head of Finance to take overall responsibility for the Finance function in Zurich and play a key role in its strategic and operational development. Head of Finance =============== ### Job description: **Location:** Zurich city centre **Employment:** Full\-time \| Permanent or Interim **Start Date:** ASAP / Immediate or short\-notice availability strongly preferred **Function:** Finance / Management **About the Role** Swisslinx is looking for an experienced Head of Finance to take overall responsibility for the Finance function in Zurich and play a key role in its strategic and operational development. The Head of Finance will be responsible for the financial management and performance of the business, ensuring high\-quality, transparent and reliable financial reporting while acting as a trusted sparring partner to the Managing Director and wider management team. As Swisslinx is part of a Nasdaq\-listed international group, the role combines responsibility for the Swiss finance function with group\-level reporting, governance and audit requirements, including exposure to US GAAP. This is a hands\-on leadership position combining strategic financial oversight with operational execution and continuous improvement. We are primarily looking to appoint this position on a permanent basis; however, we are also open to experienced interim finance professionals who would prefer to support the business on a contract basis**.** **Key Responsibilities** **Financial Strategy \& Business Partnering** * Take overall responsibility for the Finance function in Zurich. * Develop and implement the financial strategy in close collaboration with the Managing Director and wider management team. * Act as a trusted financial business partner, providing insight and guidance on strategic and commercial decisions. * Analyse business performance and proactively identify financial opportunities, risks and areas for improvement. * Continuously develop and optimise finance processes, structures, systems and management tools. * Support the business in driving sustainable growth, profitability and operational efficiency. **Controlling, Planning \& Reporting** * Lead the budgeting, forecasting and medium\-term financial planning processes. * Prepare and continuously improve management and financial reporting. * Analyse revenue, costs, margins, profitability and cash flow, providing clear insights and recommendations to management. * Develop and monitor relevant financial and operational KPIs and business performance indicators. * Conduct scenario modelling, business cases and profitability analyses. * Ensure robust liquidity and cash\-flow planning. * Support group reporting requirements and ensure timely and accurate financial information is provided to relevant stakeholders. **Accounting, Audit \& Compliance** * Oversee the Finance team's day\-to\-day accounting activities and ensure accurate and timely financial records. * Take responsibility for monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes. * Ensure compliance with Swiss statutory accounting, tax and regulatory requirements, as well as relevant internal group policies and controls. * Support financial reporting and audit requirements arising from Swisslinx being part of a Nasdaq\-listed group, including US GAAP reporting and audit requirements. * Coordinate and manage annual audits under both applicable Swiss local requirements and group/US GAAP standards. * Work closely with external auditors, fiduciaries, tax advisors and other financial service providers. * Further develop the internal control environment, financial governance and risk\-management framework. **Leadership \& Organisation** * Lead, manage and develop the Finance team, with both functional and people\-management responsibility. * Build an efficient, high\-performing and future\-ready Finance organisation. * Promote ownership, accountability, quality and continuous improvement within the team. * Optimise collaboration and processes across Finance, Operations, Sales, HR, Legal and other business functions. * Drive greater efficiency and automation across financial processes and reporting. **Your Profile** * University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Controlling or a related discipline. * Several years of relevant experience in a senior Finance, Controlling or Accounting position, ideally with responsibility for a local Finance function. * Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, controlling, reporting and accounting. * Solid understanding of the Swiss financial, accounting and regulatory environment. * Experience with Swiss statutory audits and ideally exposure to US GAAP, group reporting and/or audit requirements within a US\-listed or internationally listed organisation. * Proven experience managing and developing Finance professionals. * Strong analytical skills combined with a commercial and entrepreneurial mindset. * Advanced MS Excel skills and experience working with ERP and/or BI systems. * Experience with iScala would be a strong advantage**.** * Strong understanding of financial KPIs and management reporting. * Excellent communication, stakeholder\-management and presentation skills. * Independent, structured, pragmatic and solution\-oriented working style. * Very good command of German and English, both written and spoken. * Experience working in an international or multinational environment would be advantageous. * Availability to start immediately or at short notice is strongly preferred. **Your Profile as a Leader** You combine strategic thinking and strong financial expertise with a genuinely hands\-on approach. You are comfortable moving between high\-level discussions with senior management and the operational details required to ensure that Fina