Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Switzerland (Zurich)


Are you a Finance Manager ready to take the next step in your career and progress towards a Head of Finance position?


EMEA Recruitment is working with a confidential international organisation to recruit a Finance Manager based in Switzerland.


This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to take on a broad, hands-on role across accounting, reporting, controlling within a global environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders and leading a small finance team, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, strengthening governance, and improving finance operations, while developing the leadership experience needed to progress into a future Head of Finance role.



Fluency in both German and English is essential.



Key Responsibilities

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  Oversee financial accounting, reporting, and month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.
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  Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial performance analysis.
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  Provide financial insight and business partnering support to senior leadership, contributing to strategic decision-making.
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  Manage relationships with external auditors, advisors, banks, and key stakeholders.
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  Maintain robust internal controls, governance, and compliance processes.
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  Lead, support, and develop a small finance team, encouraging collaboration and continuous improvement.
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  Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and improve the overall efficiency of finance operations.

Candidate Profile

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  Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
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  A professional accounting qualification would be advantageous.
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  Significant experience across finance, ideally within an international business environment.
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  Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and/or local GAAP.
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  Experience in FMCG/Retail/Wholesale
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  Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage at senior level.
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  Fluent in both German and English.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches strictly on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.