Manager Financial Governance

Omya · Oftringen

Responsibilities

Lead Financial Governance across the Group and ensure compliance with accounting policies, reporting standards, and governance requirements.
Own and maintain Group accounting policies, procedures, and the Accounting & Reporting Manual.
Act as the subject matter expert for IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER, and complex technical accounting matters.
Monitor regulatory developments and coordinate the implementation of new accounting and reporting requirements.
Lead the assessment of complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and financing arrangements.
Oversee impairment testing, significant accounting judgments, estimates, and accounting position papers.
Partner with finance teams, auditors, and key stakeholders to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and successful audit execution.
Drive continuous audit and financial governance improvements through data analytics, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboards, user training, and reporting insights.

University degree in Finance, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Swiss CPA qualification is required.
Minimum five years of experience in Group Finance, Financial Governance, Audit, or Accounting within a complex corporate environment.
Deep understanding of financial governance principles, internal controls, and valuation methodologies.
Profound practical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Swiss GAAP FER.
Experience with SAP ERP (S/4HANA and/or ECC); experience with OneStream is beneficial.
Proven ability to work effectively across functions, build strong stakeholder relationships, and successfully drive initiatives through implementation.
Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.