Manager Financial Governance

Omya AG; Oftringen; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya AG is seeking a Group Finance Governance leader in Switzerland to drive IFRS and Swiss GAAP FER compliance, own accounting policies, and oversee the Accounting & Reporting Manual. You will partner with auditors and cross-functional teams to address complex transactions and governance improvements using SAP Analytics Cloud dashboards and data analytics.

The role requires five years in group finance or audit, a Swiss CPA, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Swiss CPA qualification is required.
• Minimum five years of experience in Group Finance, Financial Governance, Audit, or Accounting.
• Deep understanding of financial governance principles, internal controls, and valuation methodologies.
• Profound practical knowledge of IFRS and Swiss GAAP FER.
• Experience with SAP ERP (S/4HANA and/or ECC); experience with OneStream is beneficial.
• Proven ability to work effectively across functions and drive initiatives.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group financial governance and ensure compliance with policies and reporting standards.
• Own and maintain Group accounting policies and the Accounting & Reporting Manual.
• Act as SME for IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER and complex accounting matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and coordinate new requirements.
• Lead assessment of acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and financing arrangements.
• Oversee impairment testing, significant accounting judgments, estimates, and position papers.
• Partner with auditors and stakeholders to ensure policy application and audits.
• Drive governance improvements via data analytics and SAC dashboards.

Skills

English proficiency

IFRS knowledge

Swiss GAAP FER

Governance experience

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Swiss CPA qualification

University degree in Finance/Business

Tools

SAP ERP

OneStream

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead Financial Governance across the Group and ensure compliance with accounting policies, reporting standards, and governance requirements. Own and maintain Group accounting policies, procedures, and the Accounting & Reporting Manual. Act as the subject matter expert for IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER, and complex technical accounting matters. Monitor regulatory developments and coordinate the implementation of new accounting and reporting requirements. Lead the assessment of complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and financing arrangements. Oversee impairment testing, significant accounting judgments, estimates, and accounting position papers. Partner with finance teams, auditors, and key stakeholders to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and successful audit execution. Drive continuous audit and financial governance improvements through data analytics, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboards, user training, and reporting insights.

Requirements

University degree in Finance, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Swiss CPA qualification is required. Minimum five years of experience in Group Finance, Financial Governance, Audit, or Accounting within a complex corporate environment. Deep understanding of financial governance principles, internal controls, and valuation methodologies. Profound practical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Swiss GAAP FER. Experience with SAP ERP (S/4HANA and/or ECC); experience with OneStream is beneficial. Proven ability to work effectively across functions, build strong stakeholder relationships, and successfully drive initiatives through implementation. Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.

About Omya

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.