Finance Director

Job Description

An internationally active firm based in Zug is seeking an experienced and pragmatic Finance Director to lead a small Finance function.

This is a key leadership role with both operational and strategic responsibilities, reporting directly to the CFO.

Main responsibilities of the Finance Director:

• Lead and support a small Finance team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

• Take ownership of internal and external reporting, planning cycles, and financial oversight

• Ensure full compliance with local and international Accounting standards

• Drive improvements in processes, controls, and reporting systems

• Provide financial input to business leaders and collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Manage audit processes and relationships with external advisors

• Monitor liquidity and provide regular financial updates to top management

Your profile:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar - further qualifications (e.g. CPA, master’s) welcome

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including team leadership

• Solid knowledge of IFRS and Swiss Accounting practices

• Confident user of SAP (S/4HANA ideal) - exposure to BI tools is a plus

• Strong communicator with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset

• Comfortable in a lean, fast-moving environment

• Fluent in English - German advantageous

This role is ideal for someone looking to take full ownership of the Finance agenda in a compact, international setup.

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