Finance Director 100%

Montres Norqain SA; Nidau; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the watch industry is seeking a Finance Manager at their HQ in Nidau. This role involves managing the finance department, leading financial operations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in finance and relevant experience in the watch industry, along with strong communication skills and a dynamic personality.

Leistungen

Dynamic and young work environment

Key insights into the watch industry

Qualifikationen

• 5 years of relevant experience in the watch industry.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent knowledge of German and English, very good knowledge of French.

Aufgaben

• Manage Finance Department and ensure alignment with company strategy.
• Lead preparation of financial statements and develop finance strategy.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and budgeting.

Kenntnisse

Financial reporting

Currency risk management

Problem-solving

Communication

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

Ready for an exciting NEW adventure?

We are offering a new position at our NORQAIN HQ in Nidau (Biel/Bienne) as per now

Tasks

Management of Finance Department

• Ensure Finance department is well aligned and set-up to follow company’s strategy
• Ensure close collaboration and good communication between Finance department and all other departments as well as external partners (subsidiaries, boutiques, other)
• Manage a team of 3 people in the Finance team

Finance Operations

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of annual and quarterly financial statements for HQ and all boutique entities, ensuring full compliance with relevant accounting standards and deadlines
• Develop and execute a comprehensive finance strategy for HQ, supporting the company’s long-term growth and profitability goals
• Drive financial controlling and performance analysis across HQ and boutiques, delivering actionable insights to management and continuously improving financial transparency
• Act as a strategic partner to boutique and subsidiary leaders, providing both operational and financial guidance beyond traditional controlling functions
• Define, implement, and optimize finance-related processes and internal controls, ensuring operational efficiency, scalability, and alignment with group objectives
• Manage currency exposure and hedging strategies, safeguarding profitability and minimizing financial risk across international operations
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning, aligning financial planning with the dynamic needs of a growing, multi-location business
• Serve as a key liaison with external auditors, banks, and financial institutions while supporting senior leadership, owning the full finance agenda end-to-end

Requirements

• Relevant experience (5 years) in a similar position in the watch industry
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from a reputable institution
• Proven expertise in multi-entity financial reporting, currency risk management, and the implementation of efficient, compliant finance processes across international operations
• Ability to evaluate the needs of the company
• Willingness to work within a growing company with a “builder” mindset
• Excellent communication skills and talent for partner relations and problem-solving skills
• Open and dynamic personality, showing initiative and flexibility
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g. Microsoft Business Central) and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Business Intelligence tools (Power BI) is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of German and English, very good knowledge of French
• Identification with the NORQAINER spirit (adventure, outdoor sports, young & dynamic)

You are passionate about the watchmaking world, a reliable and well-organized person who actively approaches others and enjoys working in a dynamic team.

Benefits

Exciting challenges await you in a dynamic and young environment, which will offer you key insights into the fascinating world of the watch industry.

Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to receiving your complete application documents.