St. Gallen
Head of Finance & Administration 60% (m/f/d)
- 06 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- St. Gallen
About the job
What is my role?
Our client is looking for a leader to manage the company’s financial operations. You will design and be responsible for the entire financial management and work closely with the executive management on an equal footing.
Your tasks:
Co-design of financial management and corporate strategy
Overall responsibility for finance and accounting, HR and administration
Preparation of financial statements, VAT, collaboration with fiduciary and audit
Controlling, reporting and key figure analysis
Budget, liquidity and investment planning, banking relationships
Payroll, social insurance and personnel administration
Further development of processes, ERP/IT and digitalisation
Joint collective signature by two persons
What do I need to be successful?
Advanced training in finance and accounting (federal specialist certificate, higher technical college or university of applied sciences)
Several years of experience in finance, controlling and HR in an SME environment
Sound knowledge of accounting according to Swiss Code of Obligations, VAT and social insurance
Very good Excel skills and affinity for ERP systems
Entrepreneurial thinking with an eye for the big picture
Assertive, decisive and strong communication skills
Discreet, loyal and a team player
What are my benefits?
Direct reporting line to executive management in a responsible leadership position
Partnership-based collaboration with executive management on the same level
Flexible workload of 60% (24.6 hours per week) with the option to increase through additional areas of responsibility
Freedom to actively shape the financial strategy and corporate management
Opportunity to take on strategic projects and expand the area of responsibility
Concrete career prospects with potential entry into executive management
Contemporary technical equipment and digitalised working environment
What distinguishes the company?
Our client is an established SME in the metal construction sector, combining the highest quality standards with modern infrastructure. The company focuses on innovation, digitalisation and offers a professional working environment with clear development prospects for committed leaders.
Languages
German: C2 - native level
Workplace
St. Gallen
Vacancy number
VA-PCF-FBN