Join Our Team at Zurich Instruments
Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments and control electronics for quantum computing. Our products are utilized by scientists across numerous challenging research fields and by leading high-tech companies worldwide. We are committed to advancing science and contributing to the future of quantum computing.
Position: Head of Finance
As the Head of Finance, you will provide strong financial leadership and serve as a trusted partner to the leadership team. Your role will involve ensuring robust, scalable financial structures and delivering clear insights that support Zurich Instruments’ growth and international expansion, all while balancing entrepreneurial flexibility with sound financial governance in a dynamic scale-up environment.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Finance team, managing accounting, controlling, consolidation, cash management, and product costing across HQ and international subsidiaries.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and closings in compliance with Swiss OR, internal policies, and group standards.
- Act as Process Owner for finance and controlling, driving digitalization, ERP improvements, and establishing 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 informed decision-making.
- Oversee tax compliance, corporate filings, and maintain relationships with auditors, tax authorities, and external partners.
- Act as Compliance Officer for financial operations, overseeing outgoing flows, responsible for KYC/KY-Suppliers, and safeguarding 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 engage in 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, possessing strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Why Work With Us?
We offer a diverse work environment with an open and transparent company culture where personal development forms the cornerstone of our success. We thrive on collaboration and support distributed decision-making, empowering everyone to take responsibility and make a substantial impact from day one.
How to Apply
Now is an excellent time to join our team. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.