Head of Finance - ITS Division | Lead Strategy & Growth

Swarco Ag; Wattens; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Home office

Additional vacation days

Meal allowance

Free parking

On-site massage

Sports facilities

Company events

SWARCO Academy

Job summary

SWARCO ITS Division is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the finance function, shaping financial strategy, planning, and governance for the ITS division. You will collaborate with the CFO and executive team to ensure profitability, compliance, and strategic insights across a global business.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced budgeting, and experience with international accounting standards, with a focus on data-driven decision making and continuous improvement in finance processes.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a comparable qualification.

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 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 CAPEX, acquisitions, and divestments.
• Support ESG and sustainability reporting initiatives.
• Continuously improve finance processes, data quality, and BI transparency while driving automation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budgeting

Financial planning

Group reporting

Taxation

Stakeholder management

German and English

Excel

SAP

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or comparable

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

SWARCO ITS Division is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the finance function, shaping financial strategy, planning, and governance for the ITS division. You will collaborate with the CFO and executive team to ensure profitability, compliance, and strategic insights across a global business.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced budgeting, and experience with international accounting standards, with a focus on data-driven decision making and continuous improvement in finance processes.