Location: Europe. This role involves a business trip to Switzerland.
Requirements
- Experience in senior financial management roles for at least 5 years.
- Experience working in an international environment, preferably in companies operating in Switzerland and USA.
- Experience in overseeing and collaborating with subcontracted accounting firms.
- Experience in managing legal functions or working closely with legal departments.
- Experience in the IT sector or other service industries (such as audit or finance) is highly desirable.
- In-depth understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, and financial planning.
- Strong cash flow and liquidity management skills, with the ability to forecast cash flows and assess liquidity positions.
- Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization.
- Understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local standards (GAAP for the USA, etc.).
- Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g., 1C, SAP, Oracle).
- Strong team management skills and leadership capability.
- High ability to learn and adapt to new areas, demonstrating a keen interest in understanding various business domains.
Education
- Higher education in finance, economics, law, or accounting.
- Additional certifications (CFA, CPA, ACCA, etc.) will be an advantage.
Nice to have
- Experience interacting with investors and financial institutions.
- Knowledge of legal and tax regulations related to financial management in Switzerland and the USA.
- Ability to oversee and evaluate the work of subcontracted accounting firms for compliance with quality standards and regulations.
- Experience in leading the legal function of the company, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
- Skills for effective collaboration with subcontracted accounting firms to ensure alignment with company objectives and standards.
Responsibilities
- lead financial and legal functions in the company.
- Take responsibility (either directly or via staff) for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the company’s financial strategy.
- Analyzing financial information (e.g. revenues, expenditures and cash management) to ensure all operations are within budget.
- Collaborate with finance, management, salesmarketing, pricing strategies and business models.
- Conduct risk management
- Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
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Oversee the legal function and support(via staff) sales and HR departments on conducting contracts in a proper form