Global Head of Finance (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Zurich

Role description

As Global Head of Finance, you will be the strategic and operational leader of our finance organization, responsible for shaping and executing the company’s global financial vision. In this high-impact role, you will drive the transformation and consolidation of our group, support international expansion and serve as a trusted sparring partner to the CEO and leadership team. You will lead all core finance areas from controlling, treasury, and accounting to tax, compliance, and investor relations—while building a modern, scalable, and global finance function.

Your Mission

Financial Strategy & Leadership

Develop and execute the company’s global financial strategy to support business growth, profitability, and sustainability
Lead the consolidation and transformation of our group and companies with our external tax and legal partners
Act as a sparring partner to the CEO and leadership team on financial and strategic topics
Support international growth initiatives, including M&A, post-merger integration, and global structuring

Controlling & Financial Planning

Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the group
Drive data-based decision-making through performance analysis and business partnering
Improve management reporting and KPIs for group, regional, and business unit levels
Manage relationships with investors, auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies

Treasury & Cash Management

Lead cash flow management, liquidity planning, and financing strategy
Optimize banking relationships, foreign exchange, and intercompany funding structures
Implement efficient global treasury processes and systems

Accounting, Tax & Compliance

Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting (HGB; IFRS experience a plus)
Maintain compliance with tax, audit, and legal requirements across jurisdictions
Oversee external audits and maintain strong internal controls and governance processes

Team Development & Globalization

Build, lead and mentor a high-performing global finance & controlling team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development
Build scalable structures, tools, and processes to support internationalization and champion the digital transformation of finance

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of senior finance leadership experience in international industrial environments
Proven track record in leading finance transformation and supporting business growth
People Leadership experience, including organisational planning and development
Strong expertise in controlling, treasury, and accounting; HGB/OR required, IFRS a plus
Experience with M&A, transfer pricing, and legal/tax topics
Hands-on and strategic, with excellent communication and leadership skills
Fluent in English, German a big plus

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the F&F industry

Why you'll love working here

Responsibility from day one in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies
Annual 360° feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
Flexible working hours, attractive home office policy, and 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
Modern office overlooking Lake Zürich, incl. showers and lockers
Regular company events and team activities
Free “Halbtax” travelcard, and free language courses
Subsidised lunch at the neighbouring cantine, and free drinks and snacks at the office

Our Process

Initial call to align expectations
MS Teams Interview with the hiring manager
Onsite interview with the specialist department

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About us

At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.

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