General Manager

Are you an experienced leader? Are you a Finance Expert and Administration Professional? Join Westermo as our new General Manager in Switzerland_
Are you our new General Manager?

In this role you will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Swiss sites, including financial, administrative and legal matters.

You will also act as the main point of contact for the Westermo Group and other external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the financial and administrative operations of the site, including accounting, controlling, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, auditing and compliance
• Ensure implementation of and compliance with Westermo Group policies, procedures and guidelines as well as local legal and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate and support the site's HR activities, such as recruitment, payroll, performance management, training and development, employee relations and retention
• Support team leaders in leading and developing their teams by fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence
• Represent the site and the Westermo Group in external relationships with local authorities and associations
• Monitor business numbers continuously to ensure that order intake, revenue and profitability targets are met.
• Ensure proper business ethics and code of conduct in adherence with Westermo policies.
• Promote the wellness of staff
• Maintain positive and trustbased relations with stakeholders

So, who are we looking for?

We are looking for a skilled and experienced leader with a genuine passion and drive for Finance and Administration Someone with cultural intelligence and a strong sense of integrity and business ethics.

A structured person, with a growth mindset who is looking for a new challenge.

We are looking for a leader big on teamwork, trust and collaboration, with a supportive approach, being a great motivator that increases performance through teamwork and trust.

To thrive in this role, you need to be a mature leader, confident in your way of working, yet open to ideas and trying new things.

We welcome applicants from Switzerland, including Swiss Permanent Residents with international background, as well as European applicants ready for relocation to Switzerland.

Requirements:

• Academic Degree, in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in a technology or industrial company
• Strong knowledge and skills in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Reporting and Compliance
• Experience in leading and managing a team
• Great leadership, communication skills and interpersonal skills^
• Ability to work independently, proactively and strategically, as well as in a team and in a matrix organisation
• Customerorientated, resultsoriented and qualityconscious attitude
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Switzerland and abroad
• Fluent in German and English

We offer:

• A challenging and rewarding position in a dynamic and innovative company
• A competitive salary and benefits package as well as flexible working hours and home office options
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for personal and professional development
• A chance to make a difference and contribute

Basic information

• Office Location: Bubikon, Switzerland
• Job type: Full time

Robust industrial data communications - Made Easy
Welcome to a rapidly growing international company, thriving at the forefront of cutting edge technology. Westermo develops and manufactures advanced devices for industrial data communication, used in mission critical installations and harsh industrial environments. The very robust and secure communication networks built with our products provide a high value for our customers.

We are passionate about taking advantage of the growth opportunities in our market. The work environment is very dynamic with great loyalty and team spirit.

It is expected to take initiative and our flat organization creates efficiency and provides the opportunity for those who are closest to the task of solving it.

Westermo is a leading supplier of Industrial Data Communications equipment to the World market.

Sales are conducted through our own offices in key markets in Europe, North America, Australia and Asia, as well as through distributors and OEM customers worldwide.

Development and manufacturing take place in Sweden, Ireland, Germany, and Switzerland. Westermo was founded in 1975 and has today close to 500 employees with a turnover of 100MUSD. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ependion AB, listed at the Nasdaq Nordic Stockholm Stock Exchange.

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