Zürich
Head of Shared Service Center and Member of the Executive Board 80% to 100%
- 25 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
FAU – Focus Work Environment:
Your chance to actively shape the labour market integration of specialists and executives in Switzerland!
Since 1995, we have been committed as a non-profit organisation to successfully supporting highly qualified job seekers and professionals on their journey. We develop and implement customised qualification programmes and further training that enable sustainable reintegration into the labour market. On behalf of SECO (ALV), IV, as well as companies and private individuals, we rely on individual solutions and sustainable results. With locations in Bern, Lucerne, St. Gallen and Zurich, we are regionally anchored and close to our clients.
Head of Shared Service Center and Member of the Executive Board 80% to 100%
We are looking for you to strengthen our committed team by arrangement as Head of the Shared Service Center and Member of the Executive Board!
As Head of the Shared Service Center, you are a key person for the smooth, efficient and future-oriented operation of our entire organisation. You combine sound HR expertise with a strong flair for numbers and controlling skills and additionally lead the IT and site coordination areas.
What you bring
What you bring
- HR professional with HR qualification: Completed higher education in the HR field (e.g. HR specialist with Federal Certificate, specialisation in HR Management FH/HF).
- Flair for numbers & accounting knowledge: Proven experience in financial controlling, budgeting as well as a solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting processes.
- Leadership experience: Several years of leadership experience in an interface function (preferably in an NPO or a service company).
- IT & process understanding: High IT affinity, experience in managing IT service providers and a good sense for efficient digital processes.
- Personality: Communicative, structured and confident negotiator with a strong solution- and service-oriented approach.
Your tasks
Your tasks
- HR management & leadership: Strategic and operational management of personnel matters, further development of HR processes, support of recruitments and fostering a appreciative organisational culture.
- Financial controlling & planning: Responsibility for financial accounting, business controlling, preparation of budgets, financial plans, forecasts and variance analyses in close coordination with accounting and executive management.
- IT & digitalisation leadership: Overall responsibility for IT strategy, infrastructure and support of internal/external IT partners as well as accompanying digitalisation projects.
- Site coordination: Cross-site management and coordination of infrastructure and operations at our four locations (Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, St. Gallen).
- Strategy & executive management: Active participation in shaping the overall strategy of FAU as an executive board member and preparation of decision-oriented management reporting.
What we offer you
What we offer you
- Top position: A responsible leadership role as a member of the executive board with great scope for design and decision-making.
- Meaningful work: You create the foundation for the successful labour market integration of highly qualified individuals.
- Dynamic environment: A motivated team, short decision-making paths and a modern, value-oriented NPO culture.
- Contemporary employment conditions: Attractive framework conditions, flexible working models and support for further development.
Workplace:
FAU Zurich Bremgartnerstrasse 7 8003 ZurichIf you have questions about the role, please contact:
Andy Michel CEO Bremgartnerstrasse 7 8003 Zurich Tel.: +41 44 454 70 20Your contact for applications:
Marianne Disler Personnel and Finance Bremgartnerstrasse 7 8003 Zurich Tel.: +41 44 454 70 40Does this sound like the challenge you are looking for? Then we look forward to meeting you!
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