Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Geneva

ppbLocation: /b Geneva, Switzerlandbr/bStart date: /b June 2026br/bEmployment: /b Full-time — open to part-time arrangement in initial phase (min. 80%) /p h3bAbout TransFollow /b /h3 pTransFollow is a fast-growing SaaS product owned by Viaservice, leading the digitalisation of eCMR and consignment notes across Europe. The company has reached a pivotal inflection point: product-market fit is firmly established, and our strategic evolution toward full supply chain visibility and driver empowerment has been validated by significant enterprise wins.br/As we accelerate our growth and pursue our commercial ambitions, we are looking for a talented and driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team. /p h3bThe Role /b /h3 h3b1. Financial leadership and governance /b /h3 pLead and implement the financial strategy of the company in line with the board-approved investment framework. The scope covers the full financial function, from day-to-day management to board-level reporting: /p h3bFinancial strategy and planning /b /h3 ul liLead the annual budget process and mid-term financial planning in coordination with the MD and management team /li liConduct financial modelling, variance analysis, and scenario planning to support strategic decisions /li liContribute actively to management team discussions — finance as a strategic input, not a back-office function /li liManage banking relationships and financing /li /ul h3bReporting and controls /b /h3 ul liProduce monthly and quarterly financial reviews for board meetings, including forward projections /li liMaintain real-time visibility on cash deployment and investment /li liStrengthen internal controls and ensure organisational accountability across both legal entities /li liEnsure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and fit for a multi-entity Swiss/Dutch structure /li /ul h3bAccounting, audit, tax and payroll /b /h3 ul liOversee accounting operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards (Swiss GAAP, EU IFRS, etc) /li liLead the annual audit process; primary point of contact for external auditors /li liManage tax compliance across Viaservice SA and Viaservice BV, including transfer pricing where applicable /li liOversee payroll across all entities and geographies, coordinating with HR where needed /li liManage cash flow planning and treasury operations /li /ul h3bTeam and organisational development /b /h3 ul liDirectly manage the Accountant as first direct report /li liAssess and build out the finance and legal support team as the company scales /li liDefine and implement finance processes, tools, and systems appropriate to the company's growth stage /li /ul h3b2. Legal and contract management /b /h3 ul liManage the external legal counsel relationship for both Viaservice SA and Viaservice BV /li liReview all enterprise customer contracts before signature /li liOwn the signing authority and payment authorisation framework for both legal entities /li liLead the Directors Officers insurance review and ensure adequate coverage /li liMaintain legal compliance with GDPR obligations and applicable Swiss/Dutch corporate law /li /ul h3b3. Corporate structure /b /h3 ul liLead the feasibility assessment for establishing legal entities wherever needed, covering employment law, tax, administrative implications, and cost‑benefit /li /ul h3bThe Profile We Are Looking For /b /h3 h3bAcademic background /b /h3 ul liMaster's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, or equivalent /li liProfessional qualification (CPA, CFA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred — not mandatory if compensated by strong hands‑on experience /li /ul h3bProfessional experience /b /h3 pA minimum of 10 to 15 years of professional experience overall, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role. The following experience is essential: /p ul liProven track record in a B2B SaaS, technology, or logistics technology environment — preferably at a growth‑stage company /li liDemonstrable experience operating as a standalone or near-standalone finance function /li liHands‑on experience combining financial management and legal/contract oversight simultaneously /li liTrack record of installing financial governance in a growing company, reporting frameworks, board packs, audit readiness, budget processes /li liExperience managing multi‑entity corporate structures; familiarity with Swiss and/or Dutch entities is a strong advantage /li liExperience with shareholder or investor reporting in a growth‑stage or venture‑backed context /li liExposure to legal entity creation and employment structuring across multiple jurisdictions /li /ul h3bSkills and competencies /b /h3 pBeyond technical qualifications, the following characteristics define the right candidate: /p ul liLegal instinct — not a qualified lawyer, but someone who reads contracts critically, identifies risk, and knows when to elevate /li liBoard presence — able to present financial information clearly, answer challenge from experienced directors, and command credibility at senior level /li liSpeed of installation — able to produce a board‑quality financial report within the first 30 days /li liCommercial awareness — understanding that finance exists to enable growth, not constrain it; a genuine contributor to strategic conversations /li liComfort with ambiguity — many processes do not yet exist; this person designs and implements them /li liRigour and reliability — zero tolerance for approximation in reporting; the board must be able to trust the numbers /li liInterpersonal effectiveness — able to work across Geneva, Amsterdam, and distributed sales teams with different cultural and operational contexts /li /ul h3bLanguages /b /h3 ul liEnglish — fluent, working language of the board and management team /li liFrench — fluent, working language of the Geneva headquarters /li liAnother European language — an asset /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr