On behalf of our international client, we are looking for a Finance Manager. This position is developmental.

Working closely with the Country CFO, you will push a steep learning curve to move into a succession position as soon as possible

The opportunities to grow will be greatly accelerated, and exposure to strategic stakeholders will be maximised.

The main duties of the Finance Manager include:

• Analyse, present, and oversee financial reports, ensuring their accuracy and timely delivery
• Manage accounting services, business strategies, and investment plans
• Direct the annual audit process, ensuring the precision of financial statements and their compliance with financial regulations
• Oversee internal controls, and tax
• Develop, review, and monitor financial plans, budgets, and long-range (5-year plan) strategies
• Spearhead human resources development, maintaining personnel guidelines in accordance with Swiss regulations and payroll
• Direct procurement processes, collaborating with Group procurement teams and legal representatives
• Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers and oversee administrative functionalities for streamlined operations

 The required skills and experience of the Finance Manager are:

• Entrepreneurial spirit with previous exposure to international business
• Master\'s degree in Finance and Administration or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of Swiss accounting standards
• Proven responsibility in overseeing financial data, reporting, and audit coordination
• Strong presentation creation and delivery skills – FP&A and business controllership blend
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, capable of liaising effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills, supporting informed decision-making
• Procurement and HR exposure is a benefit
• Fluency in both English and French

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.

We are seeking a strong Financial Accountant for one of our multi-national clients in Canton Vaud.

As part of its transformation process, the business requires assistance for its Corporate Accounting team.

The Corporate Accounting team has direct exposure to the strategic leadership of the organisation, and this role will involve a variety of exciting projects.

The duties of the Financial Accountant are:

• Delivery of internal and external financial reports in a timely and efficient manner
• Contributing to the improvement of the financial control environment
• Half-year and year-end (annual report) reporting contribution
• Involvement in statutory accounts preparation under IFRS (particularly IFRS 16) and Swiss Code of Obligations, US GAAP
• Balance sheet analysis and notes to accounts for annual report
• Assisting external auditors with audits
• Ad-hoc projects

The main skills required of the Financial Accountant are:

• Strong Audit and/or Accounting background (Accountancy qualifications are highly desirable)
• Experience (internal or external) of group Reporting for a public company
• The ability to manage high volume of complex tasks, and to constantly prioritise
• Autonomy – problem-solving attitude
• Strong IFRS knowledge (particularly IFRS 16), US GAAP desirable
• Good understanding of Accounting and Reporting tools (Hyperion, Essbase), and ERPs (MS Dynamics)
• Fluent English

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.

On behalf of our international client, we are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join a dynamic team and make a difference.

Working primarily on projects, this position offers both challenges and rewards, with the opportunity to develop through the Accounting team into a role with broad responsibilities.

The main deliverables of the Senior Financial Accountant are:

• Assisting on financial accounting projects and consolidation processes as required
• Oversee the financial accounts’ reliability for designated companies
• Regularly implement efficient internal controls on closing activities
• Preparation of annual statutory and quarterly management accounts
• Serve as a principal contact for external auditors
• Coordinate and prepare general ledger entries through comprehensive financial data analysis and cross-functional collaboration
• Act as the primary Finance link for specific companies, supporting all functions

Skills & experience required:

• Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA/CPA/Expert Comptable or similar) - prior experience with Big 4 firms is highly regarded
• Proficient in Accounting and Auditing principles, including IFRS and statutory accounting
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills, interest in learning and strong communication skills
• Proficiency in SAP (a bonus), Excel, and Word
• Outstanding verbal and written communication with the ability to liaise internationally
• Self-starter with the capability to operate alone
• Fluent in English - knowledge of French and other languages is advantageous

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.

• Spearhead global A2R process enhancements, amplifying efficiency and reliability in Finance reporting
• Oversee global Finance projects, e.g. SAP roll-out, harnessing cross-functional resources, and overseeing project trajectories
• Collaborate with group Auditors ensuring financial statement compliance with IFRS
• Draft the consolidated financial statements\' notes
• Audit the yearly financial statements for text precision
• Conduct in-depth Accounting research and lead IFRS Accounting standards\' incorporation
• Craft complex financial models for better business comprehension
• Analyse financial performance, identifying variances and underlying reasons

• Business Economics/Accounting Management qualification or qualified Accountant
• Significant consolidation, Accounting, end-to-end process, and IFRS reporting skills and experience
• Experience in global matrix organisations
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA and COGNOS Controller is a bonus
• A history in financial process or system implementation
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and presentation prowess
• Analytical aptitude to decode intricate problems and devise solutions