Finance Manager - bluesign®

h3Job Description /h3 /b /p /ppWe are looking for a strategic and hands-on bFinance Manager /b to lead the complete finance function of bluesign (CHF 25M revenue business). This is a key leadership role partnering closely with the CEO and supporting business growth, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making. /ppAs Finance Manager, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of financial management, including financial reporting, business planning, budgeting, compliance, internal controls, performance analysis, and business partnering. You will play a critical role in driving profitability, managing risk, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring alignment with SGS Group standards and policies. /ppbKey Responsibilities /b /ppbFinancial Leadership Governance /b /pliLead the full finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. /liliOversee budgeting, forecasting, business planning, accounting, and auditing activities. /liliEnsure compliance with local regulations, SGS policies, and accounting standards. /liliManage internal controls, risk management, provisions, accruals, and working capital. /liliReview CAPEX proposals and investment opportunities. /liliSupport internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented. /liliPrepare financial presentations for Board and Shareholder meetings. /lipbBusiness Partnering Performance Management /b /pliPartner with operational and commercial leaders to support business decisions. /liliProvide financial insights on profitability, pricing, investments, and growth opportunities. /liliIdentify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies. /liliDrive performance monitoring and support delivery against budgets and targets. /liliChallenge and support stakeholders through data-driven financial analysis. /lipbStrategy Transformation /b /pliSupport the CEO in executing strategic priorities and growth initiatives. /liliContribute to acquisitions, due diligence, and integration activities. /liliLead the finance workstream of key business and transformation projects. /liliTranslate corporate objectives into actionable finance strategies and plans. /liliSupport deployment of SGS Group projects and initiatives. /lippbQualifications /b /p /ppbExperience /b /pliMinimum b10 years of experience /b in a senior finance leadership role. /liliProven experience leading a complete finance function. /liliExperience within a multinational organization; matrix environment experience is advantageous. /liliStrong expertise in financial accounting, controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. /liliExperience working with shared service centers. /liliKnowledge of financial systems and ERP platforms; experience with Hyperion, HFM, and Oracle is an advantage. /lipbEducation /b /pliDegree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline. /liliSwiss Chartered/Certified Accountant qualification is highly desirable. /lipbLanguages /b /pliFluent in English, bGerman or French /b. /lipbLeadership Profile /b /ppYou are a business-oriented finance leader who combines strategic thinking with operational execution. You are comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, navigating complexity, driving change, and leading through ambiguity. /ppbKey leadership skills: /b /pliStrong communication and stakeholder management skills. /liliSound business acumen and commercial awareness. /liliA collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust and credibility. /liliStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. /liliThe confidence to make decisions and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. /liliA passion for continuous improvement and organizational performance. /lippb