Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Swiss SME

TalentCloud Group; Bezirk Solothurn; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentCloud Group in Switzerland is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a dynamic SME in Zug. The CFO will assume full financial stewardship, combining hands-on execution with strategic planning and leadership of finance functions.

The role requires Swiss GAAP expertise, fluency in German and English, and the ability to operate in a lean, entrepreneurial structure, balancing compliance with growth initiatives and board-facing reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance or accounting experience in Switzerland.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss GAAP.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss tax regulations.
• Fluency in German and English is required.
• Valid right to work and reside in Switzerland.
• Hands-on mindset balancing operational and strategic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations including accounting, controlling, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss GAAP and Swiss tax regulations.
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, and financial risk management.
• Drive financial planning and forecasting processes.
• Implement and optimize ERP/finance systems.
• Support strategic decision-making for the holding and subsidiaries.
• Provide financial insights to leadership and board.
• Maintain accurate, timely financial statements and management reports.
• Balance operational tasks with strategic oversight in a small-team environment.

Skills

Swiss GAAP knowledge

German fluency

English fluency

Financial leadership

ERP systems

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the job Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Swiss SME

We are urgently seeking aCFO to joina dynamic Swiss SME in Zug. The CFO is responsible for full financial stewardship of the company, combining hands‑on operational execution with strategic financial planning. The position requires strong command of Swiss GAAP, fluency in German/English,tax compliance, and the ability to operate effectively in a lean, entrepreneurial structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, including accounting, controlling, budgeting, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with Swiss GAAP and Swiss tax regulations
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, and financial risk management
• Drive financial planning and forecasting processes
• Implement and optimize ERP/finance systems
• Support strategic decision‑making for the holding and its subsidiaries
• Provide financial insights to the leadership team and board
• Maintain accurate, timely financial statements and management reports
• Balance operational tasks with strategic oversight in a small‑team environment

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance or accounting experience in Switzerland
• Strong knowledge of Swiss GAAP
• Strong knowledge of Swiss tax regulations
• Fluency in German and English is required
• Valid right to work and reside in Switzerland
• Hands‑on mindset with the ability to balance operational and strategic tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SME or start‑up environments