GROUP FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Job Description : GROUP FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER SWITZERLAND a fast-growing Swiss business operating in a dynamic, project-driven environment. Following a period of sustained growth and expansion, the company is looking to strengthen its finance team with a hands-on Group Accounting & FP&A Manager. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, this newly created role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical accounting, consolidation, financial planning & analysis, and finance transformation within a growing group structure. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping processes, enhancing reporting capabilities and supporting strategic decision-making across the business. Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with Swiss accounting standards Manage monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting processes Perform consolidation activities, including intercompany eliminations and investment accounting Ensure the accurate application of accounting policies across group entities Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and support the annual audit process Collaborate closely with local finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across the group Develop financial models, forecasts and scenario analyzes to support business decisions Own and continuously improve group cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning Produce meaningful management reporting, KPIs and performance analyses Partner with business leaders to challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement Support strategic initiatives, investment decisions and business planning activities Support the ongoing development of the group's finance systems and reporting landscape Contribute to the implementation and optimization of consolidation and reporting tools Drive automation initiatives and improve reporting efficiency Help establish scalable processes and controls to support future growth Promote data-driven decision-making across the organization Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field Additional qualification in Accounting, Audit, Controlling or Finance is advantageous Minimum 1 years of experience in Group Accounting, Consolidation, FP&A, Controlling or Corporate Finance Strong knowledge of consolidated reporting within a group environment Solid understanding of Swiss GAAP FER, ideally including Swiss GAAP FER 30 Experience with Percentage of Completion (PoC) accounting within a project-based business environment Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and management reporting Exposure to consolidation and reporting systems; experience with LucaNet would be highly advantageous Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar platforms Strong analytical skills combined with a pragmatic and hands-on approach Interested in finance transformation, automation and process improvement Fluent German and English are required

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