Head of Finance 100% (m/f/d)

About the job

Head of Finance 100% (m/f/d)

Oswald Nahrungsmittel GmbH is a dynamic and successful company based in the canton of Zug and a subsidiary of the globally operating Unilever group. Our passion is the development of excellent products, which we distribute throughout Switzerland. Through our own production and the use of the highest quality raw materials, we can guarantee products of the best quality. Our promise is to create elegant and simple enjoyable taste experiences that always succeed. We are proud of our Swiss origin, which stands for premium quality, passion for taste, and excellent service.

If you want to seize the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where quality and customer satisfaction are at the center, then you are exactly right with us. Become part of our team and help shape the future of culinary enjoyment with us!

To strengthen our management team, we are looking for a Head of Finance 100% (m/f/d) as of April 1, 2026, or by arrangement.

Head of Finance 100% (m/f/d)

You are responsible for the financial management and target achievement of the company across all areas including Supply Chain (Business Partnering) and report directly to the Head of Finance Unilever CH. You lead the finance department with 4 employees (1 direct report) and maintain a close and constructive collaboration with the management team as well as the HR department. Your contribution to the creation and implementation of the company’s strategic direction and objectives is crucial for targeted development.

Your tasks:

• Member of the management team
• Management of profit and loss statement and balance sheet
• Responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Responsibility for group and statutory reporting
• Controlling with annual planning, monthly forecasts, and variance analyses
• Preparation of strategic and operational business cases and financial models
• Cross-departmental business partnering for sales, marketing, and supply chain
• Responsibility for risk management and external audits
• Implementation of group projects including support for M&A
• Interface function to the group with coordination and implementation of group projects

 Your profile:

• Completed university degree in business administration, finance, accounting, business informatics, or a comparable field
• Solid knowledge in:
  - Accounting (IFRS/Swiss GAAP)
  - Controlling, budgeting, forecasting
  - Risk management & compliance
  - Financial modeling, sales/product costing
  - A plus - knowledge of modern IT landscapes:
    - ERP systems (especially MS 365 Dynamics Business Central)
    - Digitalization strategies
    - Data management & reporting tools (Power BI)
• At least 8 years of experience in senior and similar finance functions
• Proven success in:
• Building or further developing finance organizations
• Finance business partnering within a company/business unit
• Experience in leading interdisciplinary teams
• Ideally experience in a medium-sized or internationally active company, preferably in FMCG or a manufacturing company
• Experience in investment decisions, strategic corporate planning, and M&A is an advantage

Your skills:

• Strategic thinking with strong entrepreneurial understanding
• Analytical, structured, decisive
• High digital competence and affinity for technology
• Strong leadership skills (servant leadership)
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly
• Willingness to change and experience in change management
• High integrity and ability to set priorities even under high pressure

Languages and IT skills:

• German skills mandatory, very good English skills (spoken & written)
• Confident handling of modern IT tools, BI systems, and ERP solutions

We offer you:

• Careful onboarding in your new area of responsibility
• Very interesting and varied tasks with room for initiative
• Work in a lively and motivated environment
• 5-day workweek 

Have we aroused your interest?

Experience the successful Oswald story and participate in our success!
For questions, Ms. Simone Jungo is gladly available at Tel. 041 528 41 60.

Oswald Nahrungsmittel GmbH, Human Resources, Hinterbergstrasse 30, 6312 Steinhausen, www.oswald.ch

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