Finance Leadership

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Hiring talent at the senior end of the market requires a committed approach of championing a business’ culture and specific needs. Our confidentiality, efficiency, integrity, and people-first focus have helped us successfully support clients and candidates with Finance Leadership jobs in Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Nordics, and the wider EMEA region.

Our knowledge of the Finance & Accounting discipline and experience of working with world-leading organisations enables us to provide a consultative service to companies that are hiring into their leadership teams and leaders looking for their next challenge.

Our dedicated Consultants have consistently set an example of excellence at EMEA Recruitment, having placed CFO jobs, Finance Director jobs, Heads of Accounting and Group Controller jobs (to name a few) at some of the largest and most well-known businesses in Europe.

Through our strong connections with senior Finance leaders, we have hosted events in partnership with Microsoft, Heineken, Philips, and Netflix, as well as welcoming experts from ING and Kraft Heinz to our Executive Interviews series.

Our approach

When working with clients on their Finance Leadership positions, we utilise the following methods:

  • Market intelligence: We ensure that you remain competitive in the market and provide you with targeted insights.
  • Inclusive linguistics: We edit all job advertisements from an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion perspective, ensuring all language is gender neutral and does not discriminate against any candidate.
  • Promoted advertising: We can promote your role on LinkedIn, our website and with our unique visual adverts, ensuring confidentiality of your brand.
  • Search and selection: Our search and selection process is based on market insights. Many of our candidates also refer and recommend us based on their positive experiences.
  • Candidate dossiers: We provide you with detailed dossiers of each candidate we have selected, focusing on their motivations, suitability, and key achievements.
  • EMEA Live: The EMEA Live platform creates video interviews with shortlisted candidates, which can improve the efficiency and speed of your process.
  • Executive Interviews: Our Executive Interviews series features top Finance leaders from across our network, who share their career and life advice with our Consultants.
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We can’t be matched by other agencies in the strong relationships we have with Finance leaders.

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Our recruitment specialisms

  • CFO
  • Finance Director
  • Finance Manager
  • FP&A Director
  • Head of Accounting
  • Group Controller
  • Financial Controller
  • Tax Director
  • Tax Manager
  • Treasurer
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Finance Leadership jobs

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Jobs available

150000 - 180000 CHF + Bonus
Zug
Posted 3 weeks ago

EMEA Recruitment seeks a seasoned Senior Controller to join our client\'s dynamic team in Zug. This critical role involves not only overseeing local financial operations but also contributing at the Group level.

This position offers a fast track to senior leadership, with opportunities for promotion based on performance. It’s ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact on the business while developing their career within a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Controller:

  • Leadership & Team Management: Lead and mentor a small team, ensuring high performance and professional growth
  • Reporting & Compliance: Serve as the final authority on financial reporting and compliance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Drive the budgeting process, providing insightful analysis and forecasts
  • SAP Management: Oversee the implementation and management of SAP financial systems
  • Strategic Decision-Making: Act as a financial gatekeeper, making informed decisions that impact sales and business strategy

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Experience: 5-10 years of progressive experience in financial controlling, with a strong background in reporting, compliance, and team leadership
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in SAP, budgeting, and financial analysis. Experience in a Group-level finance role is highly desirable
  • Leadership: Proven ability to manage and develop a finance team, with a track record of driving business results


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.

Up to 190000 CHF + bonus
Zug
Posted 3 weeks ago

We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join our client\'s growing team in Zug. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a newly formed finance team, guiding them through various high-impact projects.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Finance:

  • Lead a diverse team of Accountants and Controllers, ranging from junior to senior levels
  • Provide guidance, training, and leadership to junior members while empowering senior team members
  • Oversee Consolidation Accounting under IFRS and Controlling functions
  • Drive the selection and implementation of a new ERP system
  • Manage and streamline finance operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Contribute to strategic financial planning and analysis
  • Potential for future responsibilities, such as taking over treasury functions

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in Consolidation Accounting under IFRS
  • Strong background in Controlling
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, with a track record of managing and developing finance teams
  • Hands-on experience in ERP system selection and implementation is highly desirable
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

This role not only offers competitive compensation but also significant opportunities for career progression for the right candidate.

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.

€50-55 per hour
Posted 4 weeks ago

Interim Business Controller | Amsterdam | €50-55 per hour

EMEA Recruitment is delighted to exclusively support a leading global business, bringing strong opportunities for growth and development, to recruit a Interim Business Controller for their site based in Amsterdam.

The Business Controller will oversee the financial management of the site and will look after a small team. This position requires a proactive, analytical thinker with strong communication skills and a proven ability to simplify complex processes in a fast-paced environment. There is a fast paced and demanding role with lots of stakeholder engagement both internally and externally with customers.

About the company:
The company is a global leader in logistics, renowned for delivering supply chain solutions across various sectors. With operations in over 70 countries and a workforce of more than 100,000. In 2023, it reported a financial turnover exceeding $15 billion.

Role Overview:

  • Manage the site\'s financial planning and control cycle, including long-term planning, budgeting, and month-end reporting, with a focus on understanding and communicating financial results.
  • Work closely with the Financial Controller/Finance Director to prepare and analyse monthly results, present insights.
  • Involvement in business improvement projects, targeting productivity, cost reduction, and new commercial opportunities.
  • Perform detailed analysis of financial and operational data to assess past performance and identify risks and opportunities.
  • Engage in commercial activities and capital expenditure management for the site.
  • Participate in regional and global initiatives.

Requirements:
  • Master’s degree in Finance or Economics preferred; CMA or similar
  • Significant experience as a Controller, ideally in a multinational business and with ability to work at real pace in a dynamic environment
  • Knowledge of IFRS
  • Fluent in English and ideally some Dutch with strong communication skills

Ready to go? Send me your CV today. Click below to apply.

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.

 

CFO

140000
Posted 3 months ago

EMEA Recruitment is working with an emerging software company supporting its search for a part-time CFO. 

As CFO, you will be working closely with the CEO through investor meetings and the COO to further develop the sales pipeline, playing a fundamental role in the growth of the company. 

This great opportunity has the feasibility to grow into a full-time role within a year. 

Please note a background working with software companies and fundraising experience is a must. 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the company\'s financial strategy in alignment with business objectives, driving growth, profitability, and sustainability
  • Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation
  • Establish and maintain financial controls and processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Manage cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocation strategies to optimize financial performance and support business operations and expansion
  • Oversee financial reporting and analysis, providing timely and accurate financial insights to senior management, investors, and stakeholders
Experience:
  • Series A fundraising experience
  • Software industry background
  • Excellent project management capabilities

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.