Manager Financial Governance

Lead Financial Governance across the Group and ensure compliance with accounting policies, reporting standards, and governance requirements. Own and maintain Group accounting policies, procedures, and the Accounting & Reporting Manual. Act as the subject matter expert for IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER, and complex technical accounting matters. Monitor regulatory developments and coordinate the implementation of new accounting and reporting requirements. Lead the assessment of complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and financing arrangements.

Oversee impairment testing, significant accounting judgments, estimates, and accounting position papers. Partner with finance teams, auditors, and key stakeholders to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and successful audit execution. Drive continuous audit and financial governance improvements through data analytics, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboards, user training, and reporting insights.

University degree in Finance, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Swiss CPA qualification is required. Minimum five years of experience in Group Finance, Financial Governance, Audit, or Accounting within a complex corporate environment. Deep understanding of financial governance principles, internal controls, and valuation methodologies. Profound practical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Swiss GAAP FER.

Experience with SAP ERP (S/4

HANA and/or ECC); experience with One Stream is beneficial. Proven ability to work effectively across functions, build strong stakeholder relationships, and successfully drive initiatives through implementation. Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives.

Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work.

All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.