Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar Jobs Added 30/04/2026Hands‑on ownership across Europe, Asia and the US, directly reporting to the CFOResponsibility: reporting, controlling, tax, transfer pricing, audits & payrollAbout Our ClientFor a rapidly growing, international, technology‑driven industrial group with a strong footprint in Switzerland, we are looking for an experienced Director Finance.Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a key senior management role with international responsibility across multiple entities in Europe, Asia, and the US. The position combines strong governance, financial leadership, and close operational partnership with the business, playing a critical role in ensuring financial transparency, compliance, and performance.This role is ideally suited for a hands‑on, highly operational finance leader with broad expertise, who thrives in complex international environments and enjoys acting as a trusted sparring partner to senior stakeholders.Job DescriptionOverall finance and controlling responsibility for entities across Switzerland, Austria, Singapore, Asia and the USEnsure timely, accurate and high‑quality financial reporting, including actuals, budgets, forecasts and multi‑year plans, in line with group standardsLead and further develop finance processes, tools and systems to continuously improve efficiency, transparency and scalabilityMaintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulationsAct as primary finance interface for internal and external auditsOwn and further develop the transfer pricing framework in close collaboration with Group Tax and external advisorsResponsibility for statutory accounts, annual filings, corporate income tax returns as well as VAT and withholding tax declarationsOversight of payroll processes for Switzerland, Austria and the USPrepare management reports, analyses and decision papers for senior managementBuild, lead and develop a high‑performing international finance teamDirect management responsibility for multiple senior finance professionalsLead international teams across different seniority levels and cultural backgroundsDrive consistent standards, accountability and performance across all finance functions within scopeThe Successful ApplicantMaster's degree in finance, Accounting, Controlling or a related fieldA Swiss federal diploma such as Eidg. dipl. Experte in Rechnungslegung & Controlling is highly preferredMinimum 10 years of relevant finance experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership roleProven background in international finance and controlling, ideally within industrial, high‑tech or manufacturing environmentsStrong expertise in IFRS and statutory accounting, Tax and transfer pricing, Internal control systemsSolid SAP knowledge and strong proficiency in BI tools, Power BI and ExcelExperience in project, transformation or change management is an advantageStrong leader with a convincing and credible personalityHigh integrity, independence and professional judgementHands‑on, pragmatic and solution‑oriented mindsetAble to operate effectively under pressure and during tight closing cyclesStrong communication skills and ability to interact at all organizational levelsCost‑ and performance‑oriented, with a genuine interest in business partnershipFluency in English is required, very good German skills a big plusWhat's on OfferThis is a senior finance leadership role with direct exposure to top management and a broad international remit, offering high visibility and impact. You will help shape finance governance in a complex global environment, backed by strong professional standards, competitive compensation, and modern employment conditions in Switzerland.Quote job refJN-042026-7007393Job summaryJob FunctionAccounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and TreasurySpecialisationFinancial Director / CFOIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationZugContract TypePermanentJob ReferenceJN-042026-7007393
