CFO (Life Insurance)

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A Europe-wide group of life insurance companies is looking for a new group CFO. This group is rapidly growing you will be involved in a multitude of cross-border projects and initiatives. Across the organization, you will find flat hierarchies, a trusting corporate culture, and a diverse work environment.

Position:

As CFO, you will be responsible for group consolidation of several international entities, but acting as a hands-on CFO of the Swiss entity.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Preparation of annual financial statements, financial reports, and budgets for the entire group as well as the Swiss unit
• Liquidity planning and management
• Leading and developing the finance team (7-15 direct reports)
• Strategic advisory to the management and the board of directors
• Responsible for controlling (including planning, budgeting, reporting, and cash management)
• Main responsibility for capital investments
• Ensuring compliance with defined processes and quality standards
• Responsibility for adherence to internal and external guidelines

Requirements:

• Several years of professional experience in finance within the field of Insurance (ideally life insurance)
• Experience with financial statements, external auditors, and group consolidations
• Proven experience as a strategic partner to the board of directors.
• Excellent leadership, adaptability, and stakeholder management skills
• High integrity and ethical behavior
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Fluency in German and English required, both written and spoken, with additional national languages being an advantage
• Reporting directly to the Group CEO
• Modern employment conditions, an attractive bonus program, excellent social benefits, and an appealing workplace.