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Interim Finance Manager (m/f/d)

Baar Interim Home Office View Job Description
Join a leading international consumer goods company as a temporary Finance Manager, acting as a trusted business partner to senior leadership and playing a key role in driving financial performance and decision-making. The position offers full responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, business analysis, and the leadership of a small finance team within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Added 16/07/2026

  • Strategic Finance Business Partnering
  • Join a Leading Global FMCG Brand

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized market leader in the consumer goods industry, renowned for its strong portfolio of household brands and commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable growth. The company offers a dynamic international environment where employees can make a tangible impact through close collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Job Description

  • Act as the key Finance Business Partner to the Managing Director, providing financial insights and supporting strategic decision-making.
  • Lead the finance function and ensure the smooth execution of all finance-related activities during the maternity leave coverage period.
  • Own and coordinate the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
  • Analyze business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions where required.
  • Prepare and present accurate financial reports, dashboards, and performance analyses to local and international stakeholders.
  • Monitor costs and profitability, ensuring alignment with budget and company objectives.
  • Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and other business functions to support commercial initiatives and drive growth.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data, reporting processes, and internal controls.
  • Manage communication with regional and international finance teams.
  • Lead, coach, and develop one direct report while fostering a high-performance finance environment.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance, Controlling, or Financial Planning & Analysis, ideally within an international environment.
  • Proven experience in business partnering and supporting senior stakeholders with financial decision-making.
  • Good knowledge of the FMCG sector, ideally gained in a commercial finance, controlling, or business partnering environment.
  • Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
  • Experience managing complex financial planning cycles and driving process improvements.
  • Excellent analytical skills with a hands-on and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Previous leadership experience and a track record of coaching and developing team members.
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong knowledge of ERP systems, ideally SAP.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an advantage.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and capable of operating successfully in a fast-paced environment.
  • Available to start in September 2026 for a fixed-term maternity cover assignment.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to take ownership of the Finance function within a leading international FMCG business.
  • Highly visible role partnering directly with the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
  • Broad exposure to commercial finance, business partnering, and strategic decision-making.
  • Dynamic and fast-paced environment with strong international stakeholder interaction.
  • Leadership responsibility, including the management and development of a direct report.
  • Immediate impact position with significant autonomy and responsibility.
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7064107

Job summary

Job Function
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Specialisation
Finance Manager
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Baar
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-072026-7064107
Job Nature
Home Office

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