Head of Finance / Head of Finance

Join Zurich Instruments as Head of Finance

Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments and control electronics for quantum computing. Our products are utilized in numerous challenging research fields by scientists and leading high-tech companies worldwide. We are committed to advancing science and building the next generation of quantum computers.

Your Role

As Head of Finance, you will provide strong financial leadership and serve as a trusted partner to the leadership team. You will ensure robust and scalable financial structures while delivering clear insights that support Zurich Instruments’ growth and international expansion, balancing entrepreneurial flexibility with sound financial governance in a dynamic scale-up environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Finance team, overseeing accounting, controlling, consolidation, cash management, and product costing across headquarters and international subsidiaries.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and closings in alignment with Swiss OR, internal policies, and group standards.
• Act as Process Owner for finance and controlling, driving digitalization, ERP improvements, and fostering a strong internal control framework.
• Manage intercompany processes, transfer pricing, and consolidation, ensuring alignment with auditors and group requirements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and industrial/product/project costing to support performance, profitability, and decision-making.
• Oversee tax compliance, corporate filings, and maintain relationships with auditors, tax authorities, and external partners.
• Act as Compliance Officer for financial operations, safeguarding outgoing flows, handling KYC/KY-Suppliers, and upholding financial governance.
• Define and maintain scalable financial policies, processes, and best practices across all entities.

Your Profile

• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand complex products and operations and translate them into clear financial insights and decisions.
• Proven senior finance leadership experience in an international SME or industrial/tech environment, ideally with multi-entity consolidation.
• Hands-on, pragmatic mindset – capable of diving into operational finance while steering strategic initiatives and leading the team.
• Solid expertise in accounting and controlling (Swiss OR or equivalent), including product costing, budgeting, cash management, and consolidation.
• Experience with ERP finance processes and digitalization; a track record of enhancing systems and workflows (Odoo experience is a plus).
• Strong background in internal controls, compliance, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, effectively collaborating with leadership, auditors, tax authorities, and cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in German and English, with robust analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Why Join Us?

We offer a diverse work environment characterized by an open and transparent company culture where personal development lays the foundation for our success. We value cooperation and support distributed decision-making, empowering everyone to take responsibility and make a substantial impact from the start.

Now is a great time to join our team. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.