Finance Manager

vor 2 Wochen

Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz RiskPod Vollzeit

Finance Manager (Full-Time, up to CHF 120,000)

Location:
Switzerland (Hybrid/On-site depending on company setup)

About the Role

My client is seeking a highly skilled
Finance Manager
to take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, strategic planning, investor reporting, and fundraising readiness. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in
Swiss startup finance
, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage both operational accounting and high-level financial strategy.

You will work closely with the leadership team to ensure financial stability, support upcoming fundraising rounds, and maintain best-in-class reporting for investors and the board.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management (60%)

  • Bookkeeping & Accounting:
    Handle monthly close, tax compliance, and multi-currency accounting (CHF/EUR/USD).
  • Cash Flow Forecasting:
    Maintain 12-month runway forecasts and burn-rate analyses.
  • Budgeting & Planning:
    Lead annual budgeting, quarterly reviews, and forecast updates.
  • Financial Reporting:
    Prepare P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and investor-ready financial statements.
  • Banking & Payments:
    Manage bank accounts, payments, and FX hedging activities.
  • Compliance:
    Ensure adherence to Swiss tax rules, VAT, social contributions, and labor law requirements.
  • Invoicing & AR/AP:
    Oversee customer invoicing, vendor payments, and cash collection.

2. Finance Strategy (30%)

  • Series A Preparation:
    Build and maintain 3-statement financial models, cap table reporting, and investor materials.
  • Fundraising Support:
    Create financial projections, manage the due-diligence data room, and support valuation and scenario modeling.
  • Burn & Unit Economics Analysis:
    CAC, LTV, gross margin trends, and customer cohort performance.
  • Cost Optimization:
    Headcount planning, contractor vs. employee modeling, and overall cost efficiency oversight.
  • Revenue Tracking:
    Monitor MRR/ARR, subscription metrics, and gross margin performance.
  • Risk Management:
    Evaluate currency exposure, supplier concentration, and cash reserve needs.

3. Investor Relations (10%)

  • Cap Table Management:
    Administer equity grants, vesting schedules, and option pool tracking.
  • Investor Reporting:
    Prepare monthly updates and KPI reports for investors.
  • Board Reporting:
    Produce monthly board packs with financial results and operational KPIs.
  • Documentation:
    Support term sheet reviews, equity agreements, and investor documentation.

Key Competencies & Requirements

  • Swiss startup accounting experience
    (CHF-focused; tax and compliance proficiency).
  • Experience supporting Series A fundraising
    with investor-ready financial models.
  • Familiarity with SaaS or biotech financial metrics
    (ARR, CAC, LTV, burn rate).
  • Fluent in English
    (team and investor communications).
  • Advanced Excel skills
    (financial modeling, scenario analysis).
  • Cloud accounting systems
    such as Xero, QuickBooks Online, or SAP Concur.
  • Exceptional attention to detail
    , particularly for biotech/pharma-level documentation and audit expectations.

Compensation

Salary:
Up to
CHF 120,000
, depending on experience

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