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CFO, Member of the Leadership Team (m/f/d), Zug
Client: Swiss-based SME
Location:
Job Category: Retail
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
As part of a planned succession, we are seeking a committed Head of Finance with proven international leadership experience and exceptional expertise in finance and administration. Seize the opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and thriving SME in an international industrial environment.
Tasks / Responsibilities:
* Develop and plan the financial strategy, including budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting, and contribute to the development and implementation of the corporate strategy
* Lead your Finance & IT team and support and interact with the 4 legal entities abroad
* Be responsible for financial reporting to external and internal stakeholders, ensuring the financial reporting meets legal requirements
* Assess and manage financial and operational risks, and define appropriate control actions
* Take on responsibility for raising capital and investments, and the communication with banks and financial stakeholders
* Support and lead acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and other strategic transactions
* Be responsible for the strategic tax planning, transfer pricing and treasury
* Ensure compliance and governance concerning: UBO filings, Code of Conduct, ABC Policies, ESG requirements
* Assess risks and implement measures for the secure and efficient operation in the IT environment (cybersecurity measures and employee training)
Your Profile:
* Degree in Business Administration and additional training in Finance, Accounting, or a similar field, along with relevant experience
* Approx. 5+ years of international experience in a similar position
* Proven and grounded leadership skills with a focus on people and performance
* Being a team player with a positive mind-set, absolute integrity and “sparring partner attitude”
* Exceptional communication and negotiations skills (presenting on executive level)
* Professional experience in an international commodity procurement context is an advantage, experience with Africa is an advantage
* Ability with Excel and MS tools, experience with SAP, SAGE and IBM Cognos is an advantage
* Ability to understand industrial production processes
* Excellent verbal and written English and French language skills
* Willingness for regular business travelling as required
The offer:
* Step into a strategic leadership role as Head of Finance, where you’ll shape financial strategy, drive growth, and impact an SME with a global footprint
* Join a collaborative team and leverage your international finance expertise to influence key decisions
* Lead with integrity, vision and confidence across global contexts
Main Workplace: Canton Zug, Switzerland; working from home is partially possible
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Of course, we guarantee you confidentiality.
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