Head of Finance / Head of Finance

About Zurich Instruments

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

Position: Head of Finance

As the Head of Finance, you will provide strong financial leadership and act as a trusted partner to the leadership team. Your expertise will ensure the establishment of robust and scalable financial structures, delivering clear insights that support Zurich Instruments’ growth and international expansion. You will balance 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 accordance with Swiss OR, internal policies, and group standards.
• Act as Process Owner for finance and controlling, driving digitalization, ERP improvements, and maintaining 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 relationships with auditors, tax authorities, and external partners.
• Act as Compliance Officer for financial operations: gatekeeper of outgoing flows, responsible for KYC/KY-Suppliers, and guardian of 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, translating 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 with the ability to dive 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 improving 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 strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

What We Offer

We provide a diverse work environment with an open and transparent company culture where personal development forms the basis of our success. We thrive on cooperation and support distributed decision-making, allowing everyone to take responsibility and make a significant impact from the start.

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