Hands-on Finance Director (m/f/d) 100%, Zug

Hands‑on ownership across Europe, Asia and the US, directly reporting to the CFO

Responsibility: reporting, controlling, tax, transfer pricing, audits&payroll

About Our Client For a rapidly growing, international, technology‑driven industrial group with a strong footprint in Switzerland, we are looking for an experienced Director Finance. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a key senior management role with international responsibility across multiple entities in Europe, Asia, and the US. The position combines strong governance, financial leadership, and close operational partnership with the business, playing a critical role in ensuring financial transparency, compliance, and performance. This role is ideally suited for a hands‑on, highly operational finance leader with broad expertise, who thrives in complex international environments and enjoys acting as a trusted sparring partner to senior stakeholders.

Job Description

Overall finance and controlling responsibility for entities across Switzerland, Austria, Singapore, Asia and the US

Ensure timely, accurate and high‑quality financial reporting, including actuals, budgets, forecasts and multi‑year plans, in line with group standards

Lead and further develop finance processes, tools and systems to continuously improve efficiency, transparency and scalability

Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations

Act as primary finance interface for internal and external audits

Own and further develop the transfer pricing framework in close collaboration with Group Tax and external advisors

Responsibility for statutory accounts, annual filings, corporate income tax returns as well as VAT and withholding tax declarations

Oversight of payroll processes for Switzerland, Austria and the US

Prepare management reports, analyses and decision papers for senior management

Build, lead and develop a high‑performing international finance team

Direct management responsibility for multiple senior finance professionals

Lead international teams across different seniority levels and cultural backgrounds

Drive consistent standards, accountability and performance across all finance functions within scope

The Successful Applicant

Master's degree in finance, Accounting, Controlling or a related field

A Swiss federal diploma such as Eidg. dipl. Experte in Rechnungslegung&Controlling is highly preferred

Minimum 10 years of relevant finance experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role

Proven background in international finance and controlling, ideally within industrial, high‑tech or manufacturing environments

Strong expertise in IFRS and statutory accounting, Tax and transfer pricing, Internal control systems

Solid SAP knowledge and strong proficiency in BI tools, Power BI and Excel

Experience in project, transformation or change management is an advantage

Strong leader with a convincing and credible personality

High integrity, independence and professional judgement

Hands‑on, pragmatic and solution‑oriented mindset

Able to operate effectively under pressure and during tight closing cycles

Strong communication skills and ability to interact at all organizational levels

Cost‑ and performance‑oriented, with a genuine interest in business partnership

Fluency in English is required, very good German skills a big plus

What's on Offer This is a senior finance leadership role with direct exposure to top management and a broad international remit, offering high visibility and impact. You will help shape finance governance in a complex global environment, backed by strong professional standards, competitive compensation, and modern employment conditions in Switzerland.

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