Head of Finance & Controlling

Location: Zug

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time, on-site (no home office)

Our client is an international technology-driven organisation. The company delivers highly engineered products and solutions to a global client base and maintains a strong footprint in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

To support one of its most significant and complex business units, we are seeking a senior finance leader to take ownership of Finance & Controlling activities on a global scale.

This position is a senior leadership role with global scope, acting as a key partner to executive management. You will oversee all financial aspects of a major international business unit, operating within a matrix organisation and collaborating closely with stakeholders across multiple regions.

You will lead and coordinate finance teams across different geographies while remaining hands-on in both operational and strategic finance topics.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of Finance & Controlling across a global business unit and its international entities
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis at both operational and strategic levels
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management
• Act as a trusted business partner to leadership, supporting decision-making and driving financial transparency
• Oversee and continuously improve financial processes, systems, and reporting tools (ERP-based environment)
• Maintain and strengthen internal control frameworks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external audits
• Manage tax and transfer pricing topics in a multi-jurisdictional environment
• Ensure statutory reporting and tax compliance across relevant countries
• Lead, coach, and develop finance teams across multiple locations while fostering collaboration across regions

Education & Experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in Finance & Controlling
• Proven leadership experience in an international environment
• Strong track record in multi-entity, multi-country structures
• Solid experience with IFRS reporting
• Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP advantageous) and reporting tools
• Knowledge of international tax and transfer pricing principles
• Fluent in English; German is advantageous and additional languages are a plus
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels
• Resilient, self-driven, and comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity with confidence
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills across all levels of the organisation
• High level of ownership, integrity, and accountability
• Global role with regular international travel
• Fully on-site position based in Zug
• CH/EU national, or holder of a valid Swiss work permit

If you do not hear from us within two to three weeks, it is likely that we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion. However, please rest assured that we will retain your profile on file and will contact you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.