Finance Manager

A distinguished organization within the manufacturing industry is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team in Montreux, Switzerland. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for you to assume a central position in safeguarding the organisation's financial integrity and facilitating its continued growth during a significant phase of expansion. Responsibilities:Supervise and mentor the finance team, fostering an environment that encourages collaborative knowledge sharing and supports individual professional development. Direct the month-end closing process by ensuring the preparation of accurate financial statements for senior management and stakeholders, upholding transparency throughout all reporting cycles. Formulate budgets, develop financial forecasts, and conduct variance analyses to inform strategic financial planning and guide organisational decision-making. Oversee cash flow management to guarantee sufficient resources for operational

REQUIREMENTS

while maintaining strict adherence to internal policies. Ensure full tax compliance by meticulously reporting financial information in accordance with all relevant regulations and statutory

REQUIREMENTS

, thereby protecting the organisation's reputation. Coordinate with external auditors by providing thorough documentation and facilitating audit processes according to regulatory standards. Monitor weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance against established budgetary targets for all business units, delivering comprehensive reports that support operational enhancements. Design and implement cost reduction strategies aimed at achieving ambitious savings objectives without compromising quality or service standards. Participate in system upgrades and efficiency improvement initiatives, contributing meaningfully to operational excellence across multiple sites. Prepare detailed product and project margin reports for management review, thereby supporting informed decisions regarding future investments. What sets you apart:Finance Manager with 5+ years of post-

QUALIFICATIONS

experience in anindustrial environment in Switzerland

• Background in manufacturing, ideally across multi-site or multi-plant operations
• Fluent in
• English and French
• Proven people manager, with experience developing finance talent through coaching and feedback
• Strong ownership of P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and KPIs
• Track record of improving operational performance through collaborative, cross-functional work
• Comfortable working autonomously while contributing effectively within a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interact across all levels of the organisation
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, execution-focused approach
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Advanced IT skills; experience withSAP,Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar ERP systems
• Willing to travel between sites as required.