Finance Lead

WhatJobs; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 120’000 - 160’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading biotech company in Basel seeks a Finance Lead for a strategic leadership role. This position demands hands-on experience in financial planning, IFRS compliance, and stakeholder collaboration, making it ideal for finance professionals eager to impact in a science-driven environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5–8 years’ experience in finance leadership or audit.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS; Swiss accounting principles are a plus.
• Fluency in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Take full ownership of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Lead financial reporting in compliance with IFRS.
• Prepare fundraising materials and support due diligence for financing rounds.

Kenntnisse

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

IFRS Compliance

M&A Support

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Financial Modeling

Strong Communication

Ausbildung

Finance Certification (CPA, ACCA, CFA, Swiss Certified Finance & Controlling)

Jobbeschreibung

We are partnering with an innovative biotech company in Basel that’s entering Phase II stage. To support their next phase of growth, they are seeking a Finance Lead — a hands-on, ambitious finance professional ready to step into a strategic leadership role.

Your Role :

• Take full ownership of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Lead financial reporting in compliance with IFRS
• Prepare fundraising materials and support due diligence for upcoming financing rounds
• Manage relationships with external accountants and auditors (outsourced setup)
• Build and improve internal finance processes and performance metrics
• Support on M&A, licensing, and strategic financial modeling

Your Profile :

• 5–8 years’ experience in finance leadership or audit (e.g. Big4, biotech, or scale-up environment)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS; Swiss accounting principles are a plus
• Finance certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CFA, or Swiss Certified Finance & Controlling)
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong ownership, and excellent communication skills
• Fluent in English and German.

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow into a long-term finance leadership role in a science-driven, impact-oriented environment.

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