CFO / Head of Finance and Member of the Executive Board

About the job

CFO / Head of Finance and Member of the Executive Board

Your Responsibilities

• As a member of the Executive Board, you actively shape the company strategy and the further development of RBS.
• You lead the Finance department including all sub-areas relevant to a rail and bus company; this also includes Legal and Central Procurement.
• You are responsible for drafting subsidy agreements with the federal government and cantons for the medium- and long-term financing of operations and investment projects.
• You develop a long-term financial perspective and manage financial controlling for infrastructure, operations, real estate, and corporate development projects.
• You are responsible for establishing the real estate accounting and the financial development of the ancillary real estate business.
• You create meaningful decision-making bases and advise as a forward-looking sparring partner on financial and entrepreneurial matters.
• You further develop integrated financial corporate management, linking strategy, finance, performance, risks, data, and implementation into an effective overall picture.
• You harness the potential of data, automation, and modern system solutions to actively shape the digital transformation.
• You represent complex financial and entrepreneurial topics clearly, understandably, and convincingly to internal and external stakeholders.

Your Profile

• You hold a university degree in economics, finance, accounting, or a comparable field and have ideally complemented your profile with an Executive MBA, a MAS in Corporate Finance or Controlling, or a comparable business management qualification.
• You bring strong leadership and communication skills and lead with value orientation to create a respectful, appreciative, and future-oriented environment.
• You have several years of leadership experience at executive or divisional management level, possess proven experience in strategic financial management, and are confident operating in a regulated, capital-intensive environment as well as in dealings with clients and authorities; knowledge of public transport is an advantage.
• You have successfully contributed to demanding organisational development projects, have a strong affinity for digitalisation and data, and have many years of experience in the application and further development of a leading ERP system (preferably SAP).

What You Will Find With Us

• A corporate culture where people know each other, communicate openly, and achieve things together – personally, collegially, transparently, and with short decision-making paths.
• Flexible working options with room for home office.
• Diverse training and development opportunities so you can realise your potential and advance RBS both professionally and personally.
• Attractive discounts on public transport – fitting for an employer who not only offers but lives sustainable mobility.
• A role with meaning and perspective: You help shape sustainable mobility in the Bern-Solothurn region and take responsibility in an environment that acts reliably, respectfully, and with a future focus.

For enquiries, our Director Fabian Schmid is happy to assist you by phone at 079 776 28 35 or by email at fabian.schmid@rbs.ch. 
Interested? Then it’s time to join and help shape RBS. It’s only a few clicks to your application.

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