Head of Finance and Controlling - Männedorf and Triesen (80% - 100%)

At Swarovski, you don’t just join a brand - you help reinvent one of the most iconic names in fashion and design. Here, bold ideas matter, creativity drives change, collaboration is valued, and your work shapes how the world experiences brilliance. If you’re ready to push boundaries, grow your skills, and leave your mark where innovation meets timeless elegance, we’re ready for you.

We’re looking for a Head of Finance and Controlling Männedorf and Triesen to lead all statutory and IFRS financial closures, oversee budgeting and controlling, and ensure full compliance across both sites.

This is your chance to drive financial governance, lead high‑performing teams, and shape key financial processes with significant impact on the organization.
 

About the Job

Your main responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the end-to-end closing process and sign-off  of financial statements in line with statutory requirements (HB1) and Group reporting in line with IFRS (HB2), including clear management  commentary based on sound financial analysis
• Lead the accounting and controlling teams based in Männedorf and Triesen. including goal setting, performance and potential evaluations, coaching, and day-to-day people leadership.
• Own the budget and rolling forecast process end-to-end, including local alignment and submission to Corporate Controlling.
• Review corporate tax returns prepared by the accounting team
• Own the statutory internal control system (ICS) and ensure effective alignment with operational controls in the shared service centers and the group-wide ICS.
• Partner with key stakeholders (e.g. banks, authorities, Corporate Tax, Corporate Controlling, Group Accounting) and with local entity management
• Ensure compliant valuation of holding entity investments , monitor equity positions, and propose and implement  remediation measures where needed
• Support Global Business Service and Corporate Finance in defined projects

About You

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong expertise in financial accounting, financial analysis, treasury management, and auditing, and ideally being a certified auditor
• A solid foundational knowledge of controlling and taxes
• Experience working with SAP or a comparable ERP system
• Proven project management capabilities
• Fluency in English and German
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, highly networked virtual environment
• Capacity to understand the big picture while also being able to dive deeply into details, strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A result‑ and solution‑oriented approach
• A high degree of independence and ownership in your work

What We Offer

You can expect a range of benefits, including:

• Learning and career development programs to help you grow
• A global employee assistance program offering support in the areas of mental, physical, and emotional health, managerial support as well as financial and legal matters
• Hybrid and flexible work options to support your work-life balance
• Paid volunteering leave to support causes that matter to you
• Exclusive employee discounts on Swarovski products
• Full coverage of accident insurance
• Attractive pension fund conditions
• Subsidized public transportation or free parking
• Employee canteen with buffet
   

About Swarovski

Swarovski creates crystal-based products of unique quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in Austria in 1895, we design, manufacture, and sell the world’s finest crystals, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds, zirconia, jewelry, accessories, and home décor.

Sustainability and responsibility are at the heart of our brand, from circular innovation to diversity, inclusion, and the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation. We empower people to express their individuality with confidence and respect, and we believe that different perspectives make us stronger.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair, inclusive recruitment and to building a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong.

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