Head Of Finance
vor 5 Stunden
As Head of Finance, you play a critical role in ensuring the financial sustainability and operational excellence of ZIS. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you provide both strategic insight and hands-on leadership, enabling informed decision-making across the school.You lead the Finance (incl. Purchasing) team and act as a trusted partner to the Senior Leadership Team, the Board’s Finance Committee, and other stakeholders. With a forward-looking mindset, you continuously strengthen financial processes, governance, and digital maturity—always in service of the school’s mission and community.Main responsibilities include the following:Take full accountability for accurate financial reporting and tax as well as AO, AP, AR and liquidity management.Responsible for finance and controlling and leading quarterly forecasts, annual budget and long-term financial planning.Lead the procurement team and develop the school’s purchasing process.Build confidence and shared understanding of financials within the Senior Leadership Team and Board Finance Committee and peers.Oversee finance and controlling functions with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.Ensure strong alignment between financial processes and broader operational functions.As a leader you develop and empower a diverse finance team with clarity, respect, and trust as well as foster strong working relationships across departments in a multicultural environment.Qualification and Experience:A relevant degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar management role.A proven combination of strategic thinking and pragmatic, hands-on doing.Demonstrated adaptability and growth mindset, with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic school environment where priorities evolve, decisions balance educational and financial perspectives, and continuous improvement is expected.Strong emotional intelligence and stakeholder awareness, enabling constructive collaboration with educators, administrators, parents, and governance bodies, and the ability to translate financial rigor into accessible, trust-building dialogue.Resilience and flexibility under complexity, maintaining clarity, professionalism, and calm when navigating ambiguity, competing demands, and the relational nature of a mission-driven educational organization.Strong written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills, in both English and German.Experienced handling of ERP systems, database management and software implementation.Demonstrated success leading teams and building strong work relationships in culturally diverse organizations.A values-driven leader who acts with integrity, humility, and courage.We offer:Varied and interesting tasks in a dynamic, multicultural environmentA meaningful leadership role in a mission-driven, international school environment.Varied and engaging responsibilities with real impact on the organization.A strong, collaborative, and supportive international community.A team-oriented leadership culture aligned with our values.Attractive employment conditions, including:40-hour work weekGenerous vacation policy (6 weeks per year)Competitive remuneration package in line with industry standardsWe look forward to receiving your complete application directly via our website: Employment at ZIS jidc96d675a jit0105a jiy26a
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Head of Finance
vor 28 Minuten
Adliswil, Zürich, Schweiz Zurich International School VollzeitZurich International School is an independent day school in the Greater Zurich Area serving around 1,300 students aged 3 to 18 from all over the world.Our mission is to surface and inspire each learner's curiosity, critical thinking, and high expectations for learning , so that they positively impact their family, community, and the world. We believe that...
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Head Of Finance
vor 5 Stunden
Adliswil, Schweiz Zurich International School VollzeitAs Head of Finance, you play a critical role in ensuring the financial sustainability and operational excellence of ZIS. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you provide both strategic insight and hands-on leadership, enabling informed decision-making across the school.You lead the Finance (incl. Purchasing) team and act as a trusted partner to the...
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Head of People
vor 1 Stunde
Adliswil, Zürich, Schweiz CBRE VollzeitAdliswil - Zurich - Switzerland, Amsterdam '- Noord-Holland - Netherlands, Copenhagen - Hovedstaden - Denmark, London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Warsaw - Mazowieckie - PolandHead of People - Northern EuropeThe Head of People is the People Partner to the President of the Northern Europe business, working with them and...
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Head of Product
vor 1 Stunde
Adliswil, Zürich, Schweiz Polariton Technologies Ltd. VollzeitYour missionAs Head of Product, you will own Polariton's product strategy and lifecycle for optical transceiver engines, ensuring our solutions meet market needs and deliver competitive advantage. You will bridge technology and business, working closely with engineering, business development, and customers to shape products that redefine optical...
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Head of Product
vor 4 Minuten
Adliswil, Zürich, Schweiz Polariton Technologies VollzeitYour missionAs Head of Product, you will own Polariton's product strategy and lifecycle for optical transceiver engines, ensuring our solutions meet market needs and deliver competitive advantage. You will bridge technology and business, working closely with engineering, business development, and customers to shape products that redefine optical...
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Head of Product
Vor 6 Tagen
Adliswil, Zürich, Schweiz Polariton Technologies VollzeitYour mission As Head of Product, you will own Polariton's product strategy and lifecycle, ensuring our solutions meet market needs and deliver competitive advantage. You will bridge technology and business, working closely with engineering, business development, and customers to shape products that redefine optical communications. You will help build...
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Head of Product
vor 18 Minuten
Adliswil, Zürich, Schweiz Polariton Technologies VollzeitYour missionAs Head of Product, you will own Polariton's product strategy and lifecycle, ensuring our solutions meet market needs and deliver competitive advantage. You will bridge technology and business, working closely with engineering, business development, and customers to shape products that redefine optical communications. You will help build the...
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Head of Philanthropy
Vor 4 Tagen
Adliswil, Schweiz Zurich International School VollzeitZurich International School is an inclusive non-profit day school in the Greater Zurich area that delivers comprehensive bilingual and international educational programs for local and foreign national students aged 3 to 18. **About the role**: The Head of Philanthropy is responsible for cultivating and growing Philanthropy at ZIS. A key focus will be...
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Adliswil, Schweiz Zurich International School VollzeitJob Description_ **The most significant impact on student learning is the quality of the teaching they experience - great teachers develop great learners. We are looking for colleagues with an outstanding record of achievement, who are passionate about not only student learning, but also their own.** *** - Our definition of learning commits us to focus on...
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Head of Product
vor 5 Minuten
Adliswil, Remote, Schweiz Polariton Technologies VollzeitYour mission As Head of Product, you will own Polariton's product strategy and lifecycle for optical transceiver engines, ensuring our solutions meet market needs and deliver competitive advantage. You will bridge technology and business, working closely with engineering, business development, and customers to shape products that redefine optical...
