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.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a well-established international group in the industrial space with the hire of an IT Risk & Controls Manager to join its global compliance team in Zug.

As the IT Risk & Controls Manager, you'll focus on managing the group’s IT SOX controls framework, overseeing design, testing, and audit coordination across systems including SAP and HR platforms. You’ll also be the go-to person for IT controls governance and support key stakeholders in ensuring audit readiness across regions.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years’ experience in IT audit, risk, or compliance (SOX, ITGC, access management, etc.)
• Strong technical knowledge of SAP, HR systems, and related financial platforms
• Confident working across regions and managing internal/external audit activities
• Professional certification (e.g. CISA) preferred
• Fluency in English is a must; other languages are a plus

Why should you apply?
This is a strategic role within a stable, growing business offering long-term development and exposure to global operations. You'll be based in Zug with hybrid flexibility and have a chance to shape IT compliance practices at group level.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.