CFO / Head of Administration

About the job

J. SCHNEEBERGER Maschinen AG develops and produces state-of-the-art CNC-controlled 5-axis grinding machines with integrated robotics for the manufacture and regrinding of cutting tools and the production of various precision parts. The internationally active family business is represented in all major markets with its own sales and service branches or qualified partners. Customers include companies from tool manufacturing, the automotive industry, general mechanical engineering, the aerospace industry, energy, and medical technology.

What you can achieve with us:

• Management of the finance and administration departments at the company headquarters and in five subsidiaries
• Controlling of the entire group
• Financial planning and reporting at headquarters and subsidiaries
• Coordination with auditing firms, tax offices, and banks
• Group-wide risk and insurance management
• Leadership of the IT team, server organisation, ERP system, cyber security
• Coordination of the internal sales department: control over orders, sales, payments, and financing transactions (bank guarantees, letters of credit)

What we expect from you:

• Several years of leadership experience in the finance sector of a manufacturing company.
• Proven experience in finance and accounting, controlling, and corporate management.
• (Technical) university degree in business administration or expert in accounting and controlling, federally certified auditor or equivalent is desired.
• Confidence in closing accounts and sound knowledge of Swiss accounting standards.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, liquidity management, and financial planning
• Entrepreneurial and strategic thinking as well as a strong understanding of the overall context of the company.
• Assertiveness and decision-making competence as well as willingness to take responsibility.
• Communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately and on equal terms at all hierarchical levels.
• You are hands-on and take on tasks in accounting or IT during holiday absences or increased workload.

What you can expect from us:

• A versatile, exciting, largely independent role in a personal environment and a motivated, small team
• Contemporary employment conditions within the framework of the GAV

What is important to us:

• J. SCHNEEBERGER Maschinen AG respects the diverse needs and life experiences of its employees and promotes their diversity. Equal treatment is a top priority.
• Work and leisure should be in good balance. An important factor for this is a short commute, ideally under 30 minutes each way.
• A constructive, solution-oriented collaboration and a collegial working atmosphere.

Applicants who apply directly to us are especially welcome. Are you an open-minded, goal-oriented, and humorous person who wants to engage in a mechanical engineering SME? Then we look forward to getting to know you!