Administrative and Financial Manager

About the job

Looking for: Administration, Finance and HR Manager (60-80%)

• Location: La Chaux-de-Fonds (NE), on-site
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• Start date: from January 2027 or to be agreed

About us

Based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Multiple SA is a dynamic SME active in the industrial design sector.

As part of a planned succession, we are looking for a trustworthy person capable of taking charge of the administrative, financial and HR activities of our company. In close collaboration with management, you will contribute to the smooth running of the company and gradually take over the responsibilities currently held by the incumbent. You will play a central role in the administrative organisation of the company while benefiting from support to ensure a smooth integration.

Your main tasks

1. Financial management and accounting (Swiss)

• Ensure the complete management of general and analytical accounting.
• Manage debtors (invoicing, reminder cycle) and creditors (payments).
• Prepare Swiss VAT returns.
• Prepare monthly closings, the annual budget and the elements necessary for the year-end closing for the audit body.
• Monitor cash flows and financial reporting for management.

2. Human resources and payroll management

• Ensure complete payroll management and preparation of annual salary certificates.
• Manage personnel administration: employment contracts, amendments, transfers and work certificates.
• Manage relations with social insurances (AHV/IV/APG notifications, management of BVG, accident insurance and daily sickness benefits).
• Monitor working hours, absences (illness, accident, maternity/paternity) and family allowances.
• Supervise recruitment processes and onboarding of new employees.

3. General administration and secretariat

• Ensure general secretarial duties and optimise internal information flows.
• Manage the company’s insurance contracts (liability, property and other coverages).
• Be the main contact for third parties (banks, cantonal administrations, other service providers).

Your profile

• Education: Higher education in finance, accounting, business management or equivalent field (Federal Diploma, University of Applied Sciences or significant experience)
• Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years in a similar role, ideally gained within an industrial or artisanal SME in the region.
• Technical skills: Advanced proficiency in IT tools (Excel, Word, Outlook) and good aptitude for learning management software (FileMaker). Solid knowledge of the Neuchâtel economic fabric and Swiss labour law.
• Languages: French and good oral and written English skills; good knowledge of German is an additional asset.
• Soft skills: Entrepreneurial spirit, versatility, absolute discretion, rigour and excellent priority management.
• Resident near La Chaux-de-Fonds

What we offer

• A key and varied position at the heart of a human-sized company.
• Great autonomy in organising your daily work.
• Job stability.
• A transition and handover period is planned with the current incumbent to ensure a smooth takeover.

Interested?

Please send your complete application file (CV, cover letter, diplomas and work certificates) by 15 October 2026.

Requirements added by the job offer author:

• More than 3 years of experience in Administration
• More than 3 years of experience in Finance
• More than 3 years of experience in Human Resources Services
• Authorised to work in Switzerland