Finance Director: Strategy, Forecasting & Growth

SWARCO ITS

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On-site

EUR 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Home office options

Training and development via SWARCO A

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Job summary

SWARCO ITS Division in Tirol, Austria, is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the finance function, shape financial strategy, and ensure robust governance. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while partnering with the Exec Board to support growth and profitability.

The role requires senior leadership experience in international finance, fluency in German and English, and a hands‑on, proactive mindset.

Qualifications

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or comparable qualification.
Several years of relevant professional experience in an international business environment.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to build, develop, and lead high‑performing finance teams.
Strong expertise in budgeting, long‑term financial planning, investment controlling, group reporting, and taxation.
Experience in developing and implementing finance strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
Demonstrated ability to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior management and to act as a trusted partner for internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent written and spoken German and English.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to think holistically and across functions.
Entrepreneurial mindset combined with strategic thinking, a high level of accountability, and strong business acumen.
Proactive, independent, and detail‑oriented working style with a hands‑on mentality, strong drive for continuous improvement, and the ability to quickly understand complex business environments.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and manage the ITS Finance team with full functional and disciplinary responsibility.
Work closely with the CFO and provide the Executive Board with clear, data‑driven financial insights and strategic recommendations.
Develop and implement the finance strategy in line with the company's overall objectives and growth plans.
Own the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to enable accurate, data‑driven decision‑making.
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic business planning.
Drive initiatives to optimize capital allocation, improve cash flow, and increase profitability.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements (IFRS, local GAAP, etc.).
Oversee internal controls, corporate governance, and audit readiness.
Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance.
Identify and mitigate financial risks while ensuring adherence to financial policies, tax regulations, and industry standards.
Evaluate investment opportunities, including business cases, CAPEX, acquisitions, and divestments.
Support ESG and sustainability reporting initiatives.
Continuously improve finance processes, data quality, and business intelligence transparency while driving automation and digitalization across the finance function.