Head of Finance Transformation and Process Excellence

EMEA Recruitment; Zürich; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with a confidential international organisation to recruit a Head of Finance Transformation & Process Excellence based in the Zurich area. The role oversees global finance processes, manages strategic outsourcing partnerships, and drives continuous improvement across multiple regions.

This senior leader position suits an established transformation leader or Big 4 Manager seeking an industry leadership role, with responsibility to lead a small team and engage senior

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Proven background in Finance Transformation, Shared Services, Global Business Services, or Process Excellence environments
• Strong governance, change management, and stakeholder influencing skills
• Understanding of finance controls, compliance, and best-practice processes

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and performance management of strategic outsourced service providers
• Own and drive standardisation of key finance processes across a complex international organisation
• Partner with finance, operations, and technology teams to deliver transformation initiatives
• Establish and monitor KPIs, governance frameworks, and controls to drive excellence
• Lead change management and adoption of new processes across global teams
• Develop and mentor a small team and build relationships with stakeholders across the business

Job description

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with a confidential international organisation to recruit a Head of Finance Transformation & Process Excellence based in the Zurich area.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will oversee key finance processes, manage strategic outsourcing partnerships, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, control, and service delivery across multiple regions.

The role would suit an established transformation leader or a Big 4 Manager looking to take the next step into an industry leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the governance and performance management of strategic outsourced service providers, ensuring service levels, controls, and performance expectations are achieved
• Own and drive the standardisation of key finance processes across a complex international organisation
• Partner with finance, operations, and technology teams to deliver transformation and process improvement initiatives
• Establish and monitor KPIs, governance frameworks, and controls to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Lead change management activities and support the successful adoption of new processes across global teams
• Develop and mentor a small team while building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Experience within Finance Transformation, Shared Services, Global Business Services, BPO management, or Process Excellence environments
• Proven track record of leading process optimisation, governance, or operating model improvement initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
• Understanding of finance controls, compliance, and best-practice processes

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches strictly on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation