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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
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