Winterthur
Finance Manager 80-100% (m/f/d)
- 05 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- English (Intermediate), German (Fluent)
- Winterthur
About the job
Rieter is the world’s leading system supplier for the processing of natural and chemical fibres into short and long staple yarns as well as for the production of filament yarns, chemical fibres and nonwovens. With its comprehensive technology portfolio, Rieter covers the entire textile value chain – from fibre to yarn as well as from melt to textured filament, synthetic staple fibre and nonwoven. The company, headquartered in Winterthur (Switzerland), develops and manufactures complex spinning systems, machines, systems and components for efficient and economical production. Rieter’s leading technologies enable minimal resource use and thus make a significant contribution to sustainability along the global textile value chain. Rieter has been in existence for over 230 years, is represented with 22 production sites in nine countries and employs around 6,400 people worldwide, about 9% of whom are in Switzerland. Rieter is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol RIEN.
You have power, are versatile as well as service- and goal-oriented? You enjoy working in a team, are curious and always find innovative ways to reach your goal? Then you fit perfectly with us and can strengthen our team as
Finance Manager 80-100% (m/f/d)
As Finance Manager, you support the Head of Finance of Rieter AG in leading and further developing the finance function and take on the deputy role in defined professional and operational matters. You ensure high-quality financial reporting as well as compliance with ICS and accounting standards and drive the standardisation of our financial processes. Particularly exciting: you play a key role in shaping the transformation and centralisation of financial activities in Switzerland and further develop the collaboration with our Shared Service Centre in India.
Your main tasks and responsibilities
- Closing and reporting: Review of monthly and annual financial statements as well as ensuring high-quality reporting to the Group.
- Budget and planning: Responsibility for budget and planning processes, including monthly rolling forecasts.
- Compliance and controls: Ensuring compliance with accounting regulations according to IFRS and Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), Group Accounting Policies and the requirements of the Internal Control System (ICS).
- Process optimisation: Identification and management of initiatives to optimise, standardise and automate financial processes.
- Finance transformation: Support and lead finance transformation projects, especially in transferring accounting and reporting tasks to the central finance organisation.
- Shared Service Centre: Close collaboration with our Shared Service Centre in India as well as continuous optimisation of interfaces and processes.
- Professional leadership: Professional leadership, support and further development of finance employees in the areas of accounting, reporting and internal controls.
- General ledger and deputising: Participation in selected general ledger processes as well as ensuring the necessary deputising within the team.
- Deputy Head of Finance: Representation of the Head of Finance in defined professional and operational matters.
- Analyses and decision-making bases: Preparation and presentation of business analyses and decision-making bases for management.
Your qualifications
- University degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a comparable field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an equivalent, recognised professional qualification in finance and accounting.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in accounting, audit or financial reporting.
- Sound knowledge of IFRS, Swiss accounting (OR) and internal control systems.
- Experience in optimising financial processes and in finance transformation projects.
- Proven project management experience as well as initial leadership experience.
- Strong analytical skills as well as high review and assessment competence.
- Very good communication skills and experience in stakeholder management.
- High flexibility during month-end closing.
- Excellent German skills as well as very good English skills.
- SAP knowledge is an advantage.
Our offer
- A traditional and international working environment
- A varied role in a future-oriented environment with a lot of personal responsibility
- Good development opportunities and fair employment conditions
- A motivated team with mutual respect and good cooperation
Rahel Känzig
Rieter AG
Klosterstrasse 20
8406 Winterthur
+41 522 087351
www.rieter.com
In a dynamic environment, you have the opportunity to actively contribute. In your area of responsibility, you will have plenty of freedom and can take on exciting, international tasks responsibly. A motivated team is looking forward to you. Please submit your application documents online.
