Finance Manager

Job description:

In this role, you will take ownership of the company's Swiss finance and accounting operations as the business evolves from R&D into commercialisation. You will ensure robust, audit-ready financial processes while working closely with founders and trusted external partners.

About the customer:

This is a rare chance to step into a high-impact finance role within a fast-growing, technically advanced startup at a pivotal stage. You'll have real ownership, flexibility in how and where you work, and direct exposure to founders and senior decision-makers. The environment values quality, autonomy, and long-term thinking.

Location: Hybrid & flexible (working hours aligned with CET, approx. 9:00-18:00)

Reporting to: CEO / Co-Founder

Team: Finance (small, senior team)

Requirements:

• Owning month-end close, accounting adjustments, and preparation of management accounts and statutory financial statements (Swiss OR)
• Overseeing bookkeeping through external providers and automated tools, ensuring accurate cost allocation
• Managing cash positions, reconciliations, and multi-currency accounting topics
• Coordinating Swiss corporate tax filings, VAT, and regulatory compliance with external advisors
• Leading audit preparation and strengthening internal controls and documentation
• Managing corporate governance matters including shareholder documentation, AGM preparation, and capital increase processes
• Supporting board activities and corporate compliance as the group structure develops
• Managing vendors, payment workflows, and contracts in collaboration with legal partners
• Temporarily overseeing global payroll checks across multiple countries until the dedicated role is in place

Competences:

• 2-4 years of experience in high-performance finance environments (e.g. Big 4, top-tier consulting, or equivalent industry experience)
• Strong accounting foundation with solid knowledge of Swiss OR; GAAP/IFRS exposure is a plus
• Experience across the full accounting cycle, including close, reporting, and compliance
• Comfortable working with auditors, tax advisors, and legal partners
• High attention to detail and confidence operating in fast-paced, high-expectation environments
• Experience in an international or high-growth setup is an advantage
• Business-fluent English required, German proficiency strongly preferred