Chief Financial Officer - Switzerland

Chief Financial Officer

 

Job Purpose

The CFO is responsible for overseeing all corporate functions of the company with a focus on Financial , Operational, HR and development aspects . This role includes strategic financial planning, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring the financial health and operational soundness of the company. The CFO will partner with the CEO to build a, organisation capable of transformation in network development, operational excellence, and financial insight.

 

Key Responsibilities

1) Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Advise the CEO and the board on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, and policy matters.


• Lead long-term financial forecasting and scenario planning oversight of financially analyst who delivers this report

2) Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements


• Leaise with and oversee the external accountant and the auditors to enable them to operate effectively


• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data to drive business decisions.


• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics.

3) Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting process and regular financial forecasting.


• Ensure all departments are aligned with financial objectives and targets.


• Track performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.


• Maximise cost control measures though best-in-class supplier management and relevant cost controls

4) Treasury and Cash Management:

• Manage the company's cash flow to ensure liquidity and financial stability.


• Oversee treasury functions, including debt management, investment strategies, and banking relationships.


• Optimize working capital and manage foreign exchange exposure.

5) IT:

• Collaborate with the group to ensure the best-in-class technology stack ensuring efficiency and automation of internal processes in finance & HR and customer processes


• Ensure the group are delivering digital top funnel interventions to generate more enquiries and market share

6) HR:

• Ensure the best-in-class talent to look after customers based on customer attendance patterns towards an entirely flexible workforce at a centre level


• Keeping the cost of field and overhead talent under control


• Ensure add-on cost of headcount costs are kept under control (benefits, payroll providers, insurance, policy)

7) Operations (in collaboration with the CEO):

• Assist the PM team with internal process optimization and centre and customer requests


• Assist the PM team for New Centre Opening (NCO) and monitor spending and planning


• Provide guidance to the team leaders and staff in centres ensuring efficiency and cost optimization.

8) Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for financial matters with the board of directors, investors, auditors, and other stakeholders.


• Prepare and present financial reports and analyses to the board and investors.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

 

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance/operations , with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.


• Proven experience as a CFO or equivalent role in a very commercial environment ideally looking after back office responsibilities


• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and accounting principles.


• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.


• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

 

About the company

 

IWG has been at the forefront of flexible working for more than 30 years. With over 3,500 locations around the globe, spanning brands including Regus, Spaces, Signature and HQ, we have made it possible for businesses of all sizes to make the transition to hybrid working, empowering employees to work wherever and whenever is most convenient.

 

We help more than 8 million people and their businesses to work more productively, supported by a choice of professional, inspiring and collaborative workspaces, communities and services.

 

As the world’s leading provider of hybrid work solutions, with four times the number of locations compared to its nearest competitor, IWG is already working with over 80% of the Fortune 500 and counts businesses including Amazon, Netflix, EY and Uber amongst its customers.

 

Companies of all sizes are shifting to flexible working to lower costs, improve employee retention and lower their carbon emissions. The flexible workspace is expected to grow by 600% by 2023, when 30% of all office space will be hybrid. We are growing our network faster than ever to keep up with demand from customers as we work towards our goal of reaching 30,000 centres.

 

Carbon Neutral Workplaces
IWG’s purpose of helping everyone have a great day at work, while protecting people and the planet is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to supply all of our customers worldwide with carbon neutral workplaces, and we have a strong climate action plan in place to help us achieve our objective of Net Zero emissions by 2040.

Leading Employer Award
IWG is proud to be the recipient of a Leading Employer Award in both 2022 and 2023. Awarded exclusively to the top 1% of employers, the accolade is testament to our diverse global workforce and the role everyone plays in bringing our purpose, culture and values to life, every single day. 

 

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