Head of Finance & Administration (100%) Member of the Executive Board

About the job

SwissExtract AG

Head of Finance & Administration (100%)

Member of the Executive Board

Location: Ried bei Kerzers (FR)

About us

SwissExtract AG is an innovative Swiss agricultural and production company based in Ried bei Kerzers (FR). We specialise in the cultivation and processing of cannabis as well as the development and manufacture of high-quality products for various applications in the medical field and for BAG-approved pilot projects. We combine agricultural expertise with modern production methods, high quality standards, and entrepreneurial pioneering spirit.

As a growth-oriented company in a dynamic market, we continuously develop our business activities in Switzerland and Europe.

To strengthen our management team, we are looking for an entrepreneurial and operationally skilled individual as Head of Finance & Administration and Member of the Executive Board.

1. Your role

As Head of Finance and Administration, you will take overall responsibility for finance and accounting, controlling, and administration at SwissExtract AG.

You will ensure reliable financial management of the company, create transparency about economic development, and support the executive management and the board of directors in entrepreneurial decisions.

You combine strategic and analytical thinking with a pronounced hands-on mentality. You independently manage your area of responsibility, further develop existing processes, and take on operational tasks in day-to-day business as needed.

As a member of the executive board, you report directly to the CEO and regularly liaise with the board of directors as part of financial reporting.

2. Your main tasks and responsibilities

Finance and Accounting

Overall responsibility for the proper management of finance and accounting, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and asset accounting.Independent preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to Swiss CO.Responsibility for tax and duties, especially VAT as well as income and capital taxes.Contact person for auditors, tax authorities, banks, and social security institutions.Ensuring reliable and timely financial reporting to the executive management and the board of directors.

Controlling, Financial Planning and Liquidity Management

Responsibility for the annual budgeting process as well as ongoing financial and liquidity planning.Conducting variance analyses, deviation analyses, and rolling forecasts, and developing concrete recommendations for action.Building and further developing meaningful management reporting with relevant financial and operational key performance indicators (KPIs).Active working capital and cash management to ensure short- and medium-term liquidity.Preparation of financial decision-making bases for investments, growth projects, and possible financing.

Production and Cost Controlling

Building and further developing a meaningful cost and performance accounting.Determining and monitoring manufacturing costs, product margins, and contribution margins.Analysing the profitability of different products, business areas, and sales markets.Ensuring transparent valuation and monitoring of inventories and stock.Close cooperation with those responsible for agriculture, production, and sales to continuously improve operational profitability.

Administration and Human Resources

Responsibility for personnel administration including payroll, social security, employment contracts, and time recording.Management and further development of general business administration and office organisation.Responsibility for corporate insurance and management of relevant service and rental contracts.Coordination of external service providers and ensuring efficient administrative processes.

Corporate Development, Digitalisation and Leadership

Active participation in the executive board and support in implementing the corporate strategy through financial analyses, scenario planning, and profitability calculations.Professional and personnel leadership as well as further development of employees in finance and administration.Continuous optimisation and digitalisation of finance and administration processes.Active shaping and support of the introduction of a new ERP system, especially in defining professional requirements and further developing finance processes.Ensuring appropriate internal controls and compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Your profile

Education and Professional Experience

Advanced business education with a focus on finance and accounting or controlling (e.g. professional certificate in finance and accounting, certified expert in accounting and controlling, university of applied sciences/university or comparable qualification).Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting, ideally in a managerial role in an entrepreneurially managed SME.Solid practical experience in independently managing accounting and preparing annual financial statements according to Swiss CO.Experience in controlling, financial planning, and collaboration with executive management and board of directors.Experience in a production company or an agriculture-related business is an advantage.

Professional Competencies

Very good knowledge of Swiss accounting and tax law, especially CO and VAT.Solid knowledge in controlling, cost accounting, as well as budget and liquidity planning.Confident handling of common ERP and accounting systems as well as very good MS Excel skills.Experience in designing, optimising, and digitalising business processes.Very good German skills as well as good English skills in spoken and written form. French skills are an advantage.

Personal Characteristics

We are looking for a personality characterised by the following traits:

Entrepreneurial thinking and enthusiasm for actively shaping a growing company.Pronounced hands-on mentality and willingness to take on operational tasks independently.Analytical thinking and the ability to present complex financial contexts clearly and practically.Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style.Down-to-earth, team-oriented, and enjoyment in collaborating with different professional groups – from agricultural production to executive management.High integrity, reliability, and sense of responsibility.

4. What we offer you

A versatile and responsible leadership position as a member of the executive board in an innovative Swiss agricultural and production company.The opportunity to actively shape the financial and organisational development of a growth-oriented SME.Short decision-making paths, direct collaboration with the CEO and the board of directors, and a high degree of personal responsibility.A varied field of activity at the interface between agriculture, production, innovation, and entrepreneurial development.A workplace in Ried bei Kerzers (FR) as well as attractive and contemporary employment conditions.

5. Have we piqued your interest?

Would you like to contribute your experience in finance and accounting in an innovative and entrepreneurial environment and actively shape the further development of SwissExtract AG?

Then we look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents.