Head of Finance

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Position

For A European software development and consulting company specializes in digital innovation for industries like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing we are looking for Head of Finance. With expertise in AI, blockchain, cloud solutions, and custom software engineering, they focus on delivering practical solutions to achieve business goals.

Location: Europe. This role involves a business trip to Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and legal functions in the company
• Take responsibility (either directly or via staff) for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the company’s financial strategy.
• Analyzing financial information (e.g. revenues, expenditures and cash management) to ensure all operations are within budget
• Collaborate with finance, management, sales marketing, pricing strategies and business models
• Conduct risk management
• Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
• Oversee the legal function and support (via staff) sales and HR departments on conducting contracts in a proper form.

Your qualification

• Experience in senior financial management roles for at least 5 years
• Experience working in an international environment, preferably in companies operating in Switzerland and USA
• Experience in overseeing and collaborating with subcontracted accounting firms
• Experience in managing legal functions or working closely with legal departments
• Experience in the IT sector or other service industries (such as audit or finance) is highly desirable
• In-depth understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, and financial planning
• Strong cash ow and liquidity management skills, with the ability to forecast cash flows and assess liquidity positions
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization
• Understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local standards (GAAP for the USA, etc.)
• Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g., 1C, SAP, Oracle)
• Strong team management skills and leadership capability
• High ability to learn and adapt to new areas, demonstrating a keen interest in understanding various business domains.

Will be a plus

• Experience interacting with investors and financial institutions
• Knowledge of legal and tax regulations related to financial management in Switzerland and the USA
• Ability to oversee and evaluate the work of subcontracted accounting firms for compliance with quality standards and regulations
• Experience in leading the legal function of the company, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Skills for effective collaboration with subcontracted accounting firms to ensure alignment with company objectives and standards

Education

• Higher education in finance, economics, law, or accounting
• Additional certifications (CFA, CPA, ACCA, etc.) will be an advantage