Head of Finance

We help in finding a Head of Finance in an outsourced software development and IT consulting company

Head of Finance
Full-time
English: Upper-intermediate

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

Requirements 

  • 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 flow 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.

Education

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

Nice to have

  • 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.

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, salesmarketing, 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

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Yuliia  Kril
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