Head Of Finance / CFO

Page Executive; Zürich; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Executive represents a fast-growing Swiss technology company seeking a Head of Finance. This newly created role offers the opportunity to build the finance and operations function from the ground up and to sit on the leadership team alongside the founders, board and investors.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, reporting, and controls, while shaping commercial and operational infrastructure and potential acquisitions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance in tech, software, consulting, or high-growth businesses.
• Proven track record establishing finance processes, reporting, forecasting, and operational frameworks.
• Hands-on approach with ability to operate in a growing entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong commercial mindset and experience supporting pricing or business model development.
• Familiarity with Swiss accounting, payroll, and corporate administration.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis.
• Oversee accounting, audit, tax, and banking relationships with external providers.
• Establish robust financial controls and reporting processes.
• Prepare management, board, and investor reporting.
• Oversee corporate administration, back-office processes, and expense management.
• Support HR administration, payroll, onboarding, and recruitment activities.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency across the organization.
• Develop KPI frameworks and performance reporting.
• Support pricing, commercial modelling, and business planning.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives including market expansion, partnerships, and potential acquisitions.
• Build scalable systems, processes, and governance structures for future growth.

Skills

Finance leadership

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Reporting

Pricing support

German-English

Job description

• Build and shape the finance function from scratch in a high-growth tech company.
• Partner directly with founders, investors, and the board to drive strategic grow

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, Swiss technology company who is searching for a new Head Of Finance. Backed by a long-term private investor, the company has ambitious growth plans including market expansion, new product development, and international growth initiatives. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to build the finance and operations function from the ground up. As a member of the leadership team, you will partner closely with the founders, board, and investors while helping shape the company's commercial and operational infrastructure.

Job Description

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis
• Oversee accounting, audit, tax, and banking relationships together with external providers
• Establish robust financial controls and reporting processes
• Prepare management, board, and investor reporting
• Oversee corporate administration, back-office processes, and expense management
• Support HR administration, payroll, onboarding, and recruitment activities
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency across the organization
• Develop KPI frameworks and performance reporting
• Support pricing, commercial modelling, and business planning
• Contribute to strategic initiatives including market expansion, partnerships, and potential acquisitions
• Build scalable systems, processes, and governance structures for future growth

The Successful Applicant

A successful CFO should have:

• 10+ years of experience in a small to mid-cap environment within finance, preferably within technology, software, consulting, or high-growth businesses
• Proven track record establishing finance processes, reporting, forecasting, and operational frameworks
• Hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a growing entrepreneurial environment
• Strong commercial mindset and experience supporting pricing or business model development
• Familiarity with Swiss accounting, payroll, and corporate administration
• Excellent communication skills in German and English

What’s on Offer

Our client offers you:

• Leadership opportunity within the financial services industry.
• Strategic role in shaping the financial future of the organisation.
• Collaborative and professional working environment in Zürich.