Finance Project Manager - Treasury & Transformation

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Zurich

Role description

We are looking for a Finance Project Manager to join our growing Finance team in Switzerland, reporting to the Global Head of Finance. In this role, you will build Arethia's Treasury function - designing processes, systems, and documentation. You will also support our international finance initiatives, including transfer pricing implementation and broader transformation projects across our global entity structure.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys creating structure. You will work across our entities in Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, Indonesia, and soon the United States, gaining deep exposure to international finance operations in a rapidly scaling business. For the right person, this role offers significant scope to grow with the function you help build.

Your Mission

Treasury Development –Map all bank accounts and relationships across entities, create global cash visibility reporting, and design cash forecasting processes.
Cash Management Architecture – Develop and implement cash pooling structures, establish primary banking relationships for existing and new markets, and build the intercompany loan framework with standardized documentation.
Transfer Pricing Operations – Support the implementation of intercompany agreements, ensure cash flows align with contractual terms, and contribute to documentation efforts with external advisors.
Systems & Tools – Define requirements for a Treasury Management System integrated with our ERP, evaluate vendor options, and build the business case for implementation.
Cross-Functional Coordination – Partner with finance teams across geographies, participate in Global Finance Meetings, and drive process improvement initiatives that address fragmented data and workflows.
Policy & Documentation – Create Treasury policies, procedures, and templates that establish consistent practices across all entities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong project management skills, with experience planning, tracking, and driving initiatives to completion.
Experience in finance operations, such as accounting processes, month-end close, or ERP systems.
Comfortable working across cultures and navigating ambiguity in a growing organisation.
Based in Switzerland.
Business-level communication skills in English. German a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ERP implementations or finance system rollouts (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central).
Exposure to Treasury concepts such as cash pooling, FX management, or bank relationship management.
Familiarity with multi-entity, international corporate structures.
Knowledge of intercompany transactions and transfer pricing fundamentals.
Experience with Treasury Management Systems or consolidation software such as LucaNet.
Strong skills in executing in modern collaboration tools (Atlassian: Jira, Confluence)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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
Monthly savings on everyday expenses through the Swibeco platform – from fitness and food to travel and tech
Free “Halbtax” travelcard, and free language courses
Subsidised lunch at the neighbouring cantine, and free drinks and snacks at the office

Our Process

Initial Screening Call with a recruiter
Interview with the technical department
Challenge on site

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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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