Head of Group Consolidation and Reporting

How Does This Role Contribute?

As the Head of Group Consolidation and Reporting, you will lead all aspects of group financial consolidation, related accounting and reporting. Your role will ensure the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of financial data, directly supporting an ambitious private equity-driven "buy and build" growth strategy. You will play a key role in integrating new acquisitions, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, and preparing the group strategically for future exit events.

What Makes This Role Exceptional?

Impact: You will directly influence strategic financial decisions, ensuring accurate and compliant reporting that supports strategic planning and future exit opportunities.

Leadership: Enjoy significant autonomy in leading group accounting initiatives. Your proactive approach and leadership skills will shape critical financial processes.

Learning: Benefit from continuous professional growth opportunities, managing complex financial consolidations and gaining invaluable experience in private equity-driven acquisitions.

Teamwork: Join a stable, supportive finance team under collaborative leadership. Your expertise will be valued and respected, fostering a productive team environment.

Work-Life Balance: Balance your professional and personal life effectively with a flexible hybrid working arrangement (up to 2 days remote per week) and generous vacation policy (25 days initially, increasing to 30 days from the third year).

Why Join?

In this role, you'll:

• Impact strategic financial decisions, directly shaping the financial future and success of a rapidly growing organisation.

• Lead key financial initiatives, driving critical group reporting processes and strategic financial projects.

• Learn through extensive exposure to complex consolidations, PMI processes, and strategic finance in a dynamic PE-backed environment.

• Collaborate closely with experienced finance professionals in a high-integrity, fast-paced setting.

• Enjoy attractive Work-Life Balance with hybrid flexibility and generous vacation allowance.

What Competencies Are Required?

Must-Have Competencies:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years' professional experience in complex, international group accounting and consolidation.

• In-depth knowledge of Swiss GAAP FER.

• Proficiency with financial consolidation tools, especially LucaNet.

• Experience with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.

• Skilled in Power BI for data visualization and management reporting.

• Native-level German and fluent English (both written and spoken).

• Valid Swiss work authorization or eligibility to work in Switzerland without sponsorship.

• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Autonomous and proactive mindset with resilience and strong results orientation.

• Exceptional ability to clearly present complex financial data, including graphical formats.

Nice-to-Have Competencies:

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or Swiss equivalent).

• Experience within a private equity-backed environment, including direct involvement in PMI and PPA processes.

• Previous experience in a Big Four audit/assurance firm.

• Experience in designing and maintaining internal control systems (ICS).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Fixed Compensation: CHF 120,000 – CHF 140,000 annually (100% workload).

• Bonus: Discretionary, up to CHF 15,000.

• Pension Plan: Mid-management category under Swiss BVG structure.

• Vacation: 25 days per year (1st and 2nd year), increasing to 30 days from the 3rd year.

• Flexible Working: Option for up to 2 days of remote work per week.

• Potential Financial Upside: Opportunity to participate in a leveraged company share program, providing tax-efficient wealth creation upon a successful company exit.