Title: Group Finance Manager
Location: Zug, Switzerland
Hybrid
YOUR ROLE:
As the Group Finance Manager, you will serve as the key member of the finance team in strategic planning, budgeting, decision support, and financial modelling. You will equip internal functions to make informed decisions using historical data, forecasting performance, and running sensitivity analyses. You will report directly to the CFO and together, you will redesign and automate existing financial reporting. You will collect, review, and challenge data for the monthly financial reporting deck. Recurring tasks will include month-end closing and reporting, monthly revenue recognition, forecasting/budgeting, cost/management accounting and payroll processing. Project tasks will include ad-hoc analyses, process and system improvements (automation and AI support), audit preparation, transfer pricing, and cross-functional projects. You will oversee day to day accounting and finance allowing the CFO to shift focus from daily finance operations toward leading the function to increased performance and profitability.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Support the CFO in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning
- Build financial models and run scenario/sensitivity analyses to support business decisions
- Partner with Sales Ops and business unit leaders to provide financial insights
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and margin enhancement
Controlling & Reporting
- Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
- Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on performance vs budget
- Support group consolidation and reporting across multiple international entities
- Maintain and enhance internal controls and financial policies to support audit readiness and data integrity
Accounting & Compliance
- Prepare and post journal entries and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Own the month-end and year-end close process across multiple entities (e.g., CH, DE, UK, US)
- Oversee and process payroll in coordination with HR and external providers, ensuring compliance with tax and labour regulations
- Coordinate audit processes and ensure compliance with Swiss CO, local GAAP, and group standards
- Reviewing tax computations and corporate tax filings ensuring timely filing of tax returns (CIT, VAT, WHT, etc.)
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger records
Finance Systems & Process Improvement
- Contribute to the automation of finance processes and reporting tools (e.g., dashboards, KPIs)
- Collaborate with stakeholders to improve workflows and support scalability
- Drive continuous improvement of financial systems and support the integration of new technologies and platforms (e.g., AI assistants, analytics tools)
WHO YOU ARE:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Controlling or equivalent certification required - (e.g. Eidg. dipl. Rechnungslegung und Controlling, Bachelor in Accounting & Controlling, Dipl. Controller/in NDS HF, Controllers Diplom CA, MAS Controlling & Consulting, ACCA)
- A minimum of 8 years' experience, ideally within a small to medium size company with a strong growth trajectory. Of those 8 plus years, more than 6 years working as a Senior Accountant/Controller and 2 years in operational accounting
- Solid experience with financial reporting in entities in Switzerland, Germany, the UK, and/or the US is highly desirable
- Collaborative personality with a hands-on mentality who feels comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-cultural environment, used to finding solutions to a wide range of topics
- Fluent with accounting related software - advanced Excel (Macros), knowledge of Salesforce.com and Certinia a plus and ideally a user of Power BI or Tableau
- Controlling background in the consulting / professional services environment is a strong plus
- Excellent English language skills are a must; German language skills are a strong plus
- You appreciate working in an office and are open to being on-site a minimum of 3 days per week in our Zug office
As part of our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We value diversity in all its forms, including cultural, linguistic, gender, and all unique perspectives, as we believe they contribute to our collective success.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Attractive package including paid training days, company-observed holidays, Genioo sponsored lunch when you work on-site and 4 weeks of remote working.
- Company events and workshops that bring us together cross-functionally to shape the future of Genioo, invest in our culture, and drive our mutual success.
- Regular social events, from office rooftop barbecues to team excursions, all focused on building the Genioo spirit and bringing cross-functional, regional, and global teams together.
WHY GENIOO?
Who we are - Purpose-driven consulting:
We are a global consulting firm focused on large-scale transformation and complex projects in Life Science companies. At Genioo, we specialize in projects that are critical to organizational success across R&D, TechOps and Commercial —transforming ambitious ideas into real, measurable results. Your work here will drive direct impact for your clients.
What sets us apart – Our project solutions:
We tackle mission critical projects, and we do so with a people-centric approach. We put our client's team in the driver's seat of their own transformation, and work alongside them as One Team. Our approach allows leaders to mobilize their team from the beginning and therefore unlock the full potential of their organization across all involved functions and levels.
Our way of working - The Genioo Way:
Through our unique process, which has been developed over a decade, Genioo combines proprietary tools and methodologies to consistently enable project success. We guide projects from vision to value - from defining bold goals with the client, to creating aligned plans among the cross-functional teams involved and mobilizing the client´s organization, so that they can own and drive their transformation or project.
What´s in for you - Growth and impact:
At Genioo, your work creates meaningful change, helping ambitious leaders bring bold visions to life. Joining us is a great opportunity for you to pivot in your career and become a senior leader in an innovative and entrepreneurial consulting company. You can be a builder, shaping your career and the future of Genioo. Learn more about us on our website.
