Group Finance Manager
Our client, a leading investment groups, is seeking a Group Finance Manager to join their team.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations of a Swiss holding company and its foreign subsidiaries.
- Collaborate with finance teams across the group to ensure timely, high-quality reporting and drive efficiency through technology.
- Support continuous improvement of accounting, financial control, planning systems, and risk management frameworks.
- Manage investment tracking, cash flow planning, and preparation of financial statements.
- Coordinate audits and ensure proper documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Handle tax filings and liaise with tax advisors.
- Maintain accurate and complete master data across the group.
- Prepare periodic financial reports and asset valuations for stakeholder reporting.
- Assess financial implications of legal and tax documentation related to transactions.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance principles, and applicable regulations (e.g., AML).
- Process capital calls, fund distributions, and support treasury and liquidity management.
- Lead and develop finance team members and contribute to cross-functional projects.
- Collaborate on cost allocation and service improvement across group practices.
- Oversee financial systems and ensure they are fit for purpose at the group level.
Key Qualifications
- 8 + years of experience in accounting/finance
- Strong knowledge of tax, accounting, and regulatory frameworks relevant to Swiss financial holdings.
- Fluent in German and English
- Detail-oriented, independent, and collaborative with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong IT affinity and experience with modern accounting and portfolio management software.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Master's degree in accounting or finance; post-graduate qualifications preferred.
- A trusted sparring partner for internal stakeholders and specialists.
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