Director - Finance Transformation Financial Services

Director - Finance Transformation Financial Services

Location: Zurich
Workload: 100%
Start Date: by arrangement

• Lead and execute finance transformation projects for global and mid-sized financial services clients in Switzerland. This includes defining scope, developing strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring successful implementation.
• Build and maintain close relationships with key stakeholders within global and mid-sized Swiss banks and insurance companies.
• Identify client needs and actively position KPMG as a trusted partner for finance transformation with global and mid-sized Swiss banks and insurance companies. A key part of this is identifying new opportunities as well as defining and implementing go-to-market strategies.
• Drive the development of KPMG’s finance transformation offerings for the Swiss market. This includes areas such as finance/CFO strategy, target operating model development, value-oriented bank management, EPM and FP&A, AI and data transformation, as well as finance operations.
• Build, lead, and mentor a team of finance transformation consultants (5–8 full-time employees over a period of 1–3 years).
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes affecting the Swiss banking and insurance sector, particularly active research and analysis of new technologies, regulations, and best practices.

Why You Are Successful

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, economics, or finance.
• In-depth knowledge of the Swiss banking and insurance market, including regulatory frameworks, key stakeholders at global and mid-sized target clients, and industry trends.
• Proven track record in consulting for acquisition, leadership, and implementation of finance transformation projects in the banking and insurance sector, including topics such as finance/CFO strategy, target operating model development, value-oriented bank management, EPM and FP&A, AI and data transformation, finance operations.
• Strong expertise in financial services, including solid knowledge in accounting, finance, and regulatory compliance. Practical experience in a senior finance role at a bank (accounting and/or controlling) is advantageous.
• Good understanding of core banking systems (Avaloq, Finnova) and non-core applications (e.g. ERP systems such as Abacus, SAP S/4HANA).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent German (native) and English are required; good French is a significant advantage.
• Outstanding leadership and team management skills.

Your Benefits

Unleash Your Potential

We offer personalised training programmes, a wide range of courses, and tailored career paths to help you fully realise your potential. Our offerings include specialised courses, mentoring programmes, further education, the People Manager Academy, and much more. We encourage you to develop future-proof skills through digital learning, external programmes, and support for professional qualifications. Surrounded by motivated and open-minded experts, you can exchange ideas, challenge perspectives, and shape the future.
Grow at KPMG

At KPMG, we support your professional and personal development through personalised mentoring programmes and a culture of collaboration.
Through programmes such as WoMentoring for junior staff, networking, and social events, you build enriching relationships with colleagues and clients. We value diverse perspectives and believe they are key to innovation and professional growth.

We provide the necessary support and flexibility to balance your career with your private life. You can benefit from hybrid working models, flexible hours, the option to work from abroad (up to 10 working days per calendar year), and generous parental leave. Additionally, you have the option to purchase extra holiday days.
Work at KPMG

Successful employees need top IT infrastructure and excellent mobility – not only during work but also privately. KPMG pays your mobile phone bill, offers financial support for your mobile phone device, and provides an SBB half-fare travelcard subscription. Additionally, parking spaces are available at fair prices. Our lunch allowance takes care of your nourishment. Furthermore, you benefit from additional discounts in various areas.

We offer generous parental leave: 18 weeks maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave, which you can take within the first year after the birth or adoption of your child. Fathers can additionally apply for up to 2 months of unpaid leave.
To further support families, we offer places in camps for children aged 6 to 15 during school holidays in cooperation with MS Sports. Additional support is available through our Parents Circle.

At KPMG, you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts. In our inspiring environment, clear thinking and strong perspectives matter more than hierarchies – because good ideas always take precedence here. We support you with state-of-the-art tools and cutting-edge AI technologies so that you can participate in and actively shape technological progress in your daily work.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is reflected in our policies and practices. Become part of a culture that celebrates uniqueness. In our various communities (KNOW, KNOW Young, Pride, and Internationals at KPMG), you can connect with like-minded colleagues.
Values & Culture

We promote the wellbeing of our employees with a conscious focus on mental health. Our offerings include practical webinars on self-care and training for leaders. Additionally, we provide discounts on numerous fitness offers and sports opportunities – ideal for integrating exercise into your working day.

Quality and integrity are crucial at KPMG to foster trust and drive change. We are aware of the broader impact of our actions and provide trusted services with a constant focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance). Additionally, we actively engage in social responsibility: we support volunteering and promote charitable projects through the KPMG Foundation.
Commitment

Questions? We Are Here for You

Pascal Scacchi
Experienced Hire Recruiter
pscacchi@kpmg.com
+41 58 249 29 85
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascal-scacchi-2a899b54/