von: Robert Walters Switzerland | Ort: Montreux
A distinguished organization within the manufacturing industry is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team in Montreux, Switzerland. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for you to assume a central position in safeguarding the organisation’s financial integrity and facilitating its continued growth during a significant phase of expansion.
Finance Manager
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and mentor the finance team, fostering an environment that encourages collaborative knowledge sharing and supports individual professional development.
- Direct the month-end closing process by ensuring the preparation of accurate financial statements for senior management and stakeholders, upholding transparency throughout all reporting cycles.
- Formulate budgets, develop financial forecasts, and conduct variance analyses to inform strategic financial planning and guide organisational decision-making.
- Oversee cash flow management to guarantee sufficient resources for operational requirements while maintaining strict adherence to internal policies.
- Ensure full tax compliance by meticulously reporting financial information in accordance with all relevant regulations and statutory requirements, thereby protecting the organisation’s reputation.
- Coordinate with external auditors by providing thorough documentation and facilitating audit processes according to regulatory standards.
- Monitor weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance against established budgetary targets for all business units, delivering comprehensive reports that support operational enhancements.
- Design and implement cost reduction strategies aimed at achieving ambitious savings objectives without compromising quality or service standards.
- Participate in system upgrades and efficiency improvement initiatives, contributing meaningfully to operational excellence across multiple sites.
- Prepare detailed product and project margin reports for management review, thereby supporting informed decisions regarding future investments.
What sets you apart:
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Finance Manager with 5+ years of post-qualification experience in an industrial environment in Switzerland
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Background in manufacturing, ideally across multi-site or multi-plant operations
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Fluent in English and French
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Proven people manager, with experience developing finance talent through coaching and feedback
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Strong ownership of P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and KPIs
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Track record of improving operational performance through collaborative, cross-functional work
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Comfortable working autonomously while contributing effectively within a team environment
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interact across all levels of the organisation
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Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, execution-focused approach
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Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
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Advanced IT skills; experience with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar ERP systems
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Willing to travel between sites as required
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