Who are we?

YES-EU is a group of companies specializing in new energy projects, with emphasis on energy transition and green transport solutions. We co-design and provide our customers in Europe with electrical buses, coaches and energy storage systems. E-trucks, E-boats and E-planes are under development. YES-EU has been pioneering in E-bus solutions in Europe and as of today, the Group has sold and delivered around 2000 units of fully Electric buses.

YES-EU is currently firmly established in Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, UK, Ireland, Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland. YES-EU operates expert teams for bus building, sales and services in Europe, R&D teams for high-level engineering, as well as design teams both in Europe and China that develop solutions bespoke to customer needs.

Our team members are passionate about being a part of a fast growing company within energy transition.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary

CFO for YES-EU Group AG in Switzerland

to lead and structure finances and leasing as well as manage the rental platform for the whole Group.

As a member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO, the board and other executive members of the Group to plan, forecast, manage and report on the company´s growth and operations.

As the CFO, you will be responsible for all aspects of cross-border financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, analysis as well as communication with financial institutes. Additionally, you will be responsible to further develop our leasing/rental solutions. . This leadership role demands a dynamic individual with a proven track record in the finance industry. Your main working base will be in Switzerland (our office is in Engelberg, canton of Obwalden) as well as our Group HQ in Frankfurt. Regular business travel within Europe will be required.

CFO Responsibilities:

Strategic:

• The CFO will be a strategic partner to the CEO and the Board of Directors.
• Facilitate success in scaling the business for fast growth. Leverage functional skills in finance, accounting, operations and strategy to create the appropriate infrastructure, controls, policies, and processes that can support growth.
• Assist the CEO in managing investor relations and funding efforts.
• Manage the dialogue with financial institutions and investors.

Operational:

• Understand the complexity of the business, identify areas that need attention and take initiative to improve the financials operations of the company.
• Have full overview of the Group´s finances and ensure to put in place all necessary controls, processes and procedures.
• Manage all financial reporting, audit and compliance.
• Manage, forecast and report on cash flow and cash balances, including investment of available cash and bank lines of credit for both operational and capital needs.
• To gather all the subsidiaries under the same financial system.
• To lead the development and improvement of enhanced automated financial processes and systems.
• To continuously improve the funding and seek for finance opportunities to sustain the needs of the Group.
• To lead cross boarding finance solutions with long- and short-term finance.
• To lead the company to IPO in the coming future.

Qualifications:

• MSc in Accounting or Finance or MBA.
• Experience as a CFO is required and an experience within a multinational company is advantageous.
• Experience in leading cross-functional, multicultural, and international teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of an organization and with staff at remote locations.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Fluency in English is required, additional fluency in at least one European language is desirable.

Ready to apply?

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and outlining their vision for the role to: Write an email