Finance Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Finance Manager based in Switzerland.

This is a high‑responsibility finance role at the heart of a scaling international organization, focused on strengthening and professionalizing accounting operations across multiple entities. You will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence while actively shaping how accounting processes are structured and executed in‑house. The position combines hands‑on accounting expertise with strategic ownership, particularly around process transformation and in sourcing initiatives.

You will be responsible for improving financial workflows, ensuring high‑quality reporting, and supporting decision‑making through reliable financial data. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors, you will help build a scalable finance function designed to support long‑term growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in detail‑oriented work while also driving meaningful structural improvements in a fast‑evolving environment.

• Manage and execute payment processes with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and financial control.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB standards, ensuring full compliance and reporting quality.
• Take ownership of accounting operations and lead the transition of financial processes in‑house.
• Oversee multi‑entity accounting activities, including consolidation across three legal entities.
• Collaborate closely with external tax advisors on VAT, compliance, and broader tax‑related matters.
• Assess existing accounting structures and implement improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
• Maintain high‑quality bookkeeping standards while ensuring consistent financial reporting across the organization.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners across German and international contexts.
• Lead the assessment of current accounting processes within the first months and define a clear roadmap for in sourcing activities.
• Drive the successful in sourcing of accounting operations for the German entity and establish stable, scalable financial processes.

• 8+ years of professional experience in accounting, financial accounting, or similar finance roles.
• Strong expertise in HGB accounting standards and German tax regulations.
• Fluency in both German and English, written and spoken.
• Proven experience working with multi‑entity structures and financial consolidation processes.
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Structured, independent, and reliable working style with strong ownership mentality.
• Excellent communication skills with an analytical and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as DATEV, Net Suite, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics is an advantage.
• Exposure to fast‑growing, international, or digital‑first environments is a plus.
• Experience leading accounting process improvements or in sourcing initiatives is highly desirable.

• Fully remote work environment with flexibility to work from anywhere
• Flexible working hours supporting work‑life balance and autonomy
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and impact
• Choice of work equipment to support productivity and comfort
• Strong international and collaborative team culture
• Learning and development support, including training and conference budgets
• Regular team events and international meetups
• Opportunity to build and improve a core finance function with visible business impact
• High ownership role with direct influence on processes and structure
• Stable yet fast‑evolving environment combining startup mindset with organizational maturity