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About our client

Our client is a well-established international investment firm headquartered in Switzerland with an expanding global presence. They are seeking an experienced and hands-on CFO to join the leadership team, strengthen the finance function and help drive the business through its next phase of growth. The role is based in the Zurich area, Switzerland.

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What the job involves

As CFO, you will be a key member of the leadership team, partnering closely with the management to drive the company's financial strategy and support its next phase of growth. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for developing a scalable finance function, improving reporting and controls and providing strategic financial guidance across an international, multi-entity business.

• Act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, supporting the company's long-term growth agenda
• Lead the firm's financial strategy, planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
• Oversee all finance operations, including accounting, consolidation, management reporting and financial controls
• Deliver timely financial reporting, KPI dashboards and commercial insights to support strategic decision-making
• Drive the continued professionalisation of the finance function, improving systems, processes and governance frameworks
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, capital planning and overall financial performance
• Lead external audit processes and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banks and other external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial, tax and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Build, develop and lead a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business to support operational excellence and future growth initiatives

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Who we are looking for

• Degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
• Proven experience as a CFO (or equivalent senior finance leader) within a multi-billion AUM private markets or asset management platform
• Strong expertise in financial planning, accounting, group reporting, internal controls and governance across a complex, international, multi-entity organisation
• Track record of building and scaling finance functions while driving process improvements and operational excellence
• Hands-on, commercially minded and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence executive leadership and the board
• Fluent English is essential; German is a strong advantage