Manager Financial Governance

Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Governance across the Group and ensure compliance with accounting policies, reporting standards, and governance requirements.
• Own and maintain Group accounting policies, procedures, and the Accounting & Reporting Manual.
• Act as the subject matter expert for IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER, and complex technical accounting matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and coordinate the implementation of new accounting and reporting requirements.
• Lead the assessment of complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and financing arrangements.
• Oversee impairment testing, significant accounting judgments, estimates, and accounting position papers.
• Partner with finance teams, auditors, and key stakeholders to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and successful audit execution.
• Drive continuous audit and financial governance improvements through data analytics, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboards, user training, and reporting insights.

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Swiss CPA qualification is required.
• Minimum five years of experience in Group Finance, Financial Governance, Audit, or Accounting within a complex corporate environment.
• Deep understanding of financial governance principles, internal controls, and valuation methodologies.
• Profound practical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Swiss GAAP FER.
• Experience with SAP ERP (S/4HANA and/or ECC); experience with OneStream is beneficial.
• Proven ability to work effectively across functions, build strong stakeholder relationships, and successfully drive initiatives through implementation.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.