Head of Finance

ppWe are supporting an international cleantech scale-up in Zürich (Schlieren) in the recruitment of a hands-on Head of Finance. /p /brpThe company is preparing for its next phase of growth. Working closely with the founder, the Head of Finance will provide financial visibility, ensure the integrity of the company's financial information and support key business decisions. /p /brbIf you are passionate about entrepreneurship, this could be the ideal role for you /b /brh3The role /h3 /brpThe Head of Finance will be responsible for: /p /brul /brliLeading budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow and liquidity planning /li /brliAnalysing performance and supporting decisions on pricing, hiring, investments, costs and profitability /li /brliOverseeing monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes /li /brliEnsuring accurate group reporting, consolidation and financial controls /li /brliCoordinating statutory accounts, tax matters and audits with external advisers /li /brliPreparing financial information for management, the Board and investors /li /brliDeveloping the internal finance team and ensuring effective collaboration with external partners /li /br /ul /brh3Your profile /h3 /brpYou bring: /p /brul /brliStrong FPA skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management and financial modelling /li /brliHands-on experience in accounting, closing and controlling /li /brliExperience gained in an SME, scale-up or similarly entrepreneurial environment /li /brliA good understanding of Swiss accounting and statutory requirements /li /brliAdvanced Excel skills; experience with Power Pivot is an advantage /li /brliFluency in English and good German skills /li /brliA degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or an equivalent qualification /li /brliA Swiss Expert in Accounting and Controlling qualification, Swiss CPA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent would be an advantage. /li /br /ul /brpYou are curious, pragmatic, analytical and business-oriented. You enjoy working directly with financial data while also acting as a trusted sparring partner to the founder. You are comfortable taking ownership, operating with limited resources in an evolving organisation. /p /brpAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. /p /brpDue to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to every candidate. However, we will ensure that you receive an update on your application within the following weeks. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr