Operations and Finance Manager (M/F/D) - 80/100%
On-siteTurgi, Aargau, Switzerland
Job Summary
Own cash planning, liquidity forecasting, and accounting coordination while monitoring budgets, reporting, KPIs, and the company financial model. Develop forecasts, cash runway scenarios, and financing plans, then partner with the CEO on financing, hiring, and investment decisions. Manage recruitment administration, employee lifecycle processes, contracts, payroll, and HR administration alongside grant management, reporting, and project tracking. Oversee office operations, facilities, insurance, and service providers, leveraging digital, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency. This role reports directly to the CEO, requiring full ownership of year-end closing and independent management of company governance within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or a related field, or equivalent professional education (KV) and experience
- 5+ years experience in operations, administration, finance administration or business operations
- Strong financial modeling and Excel skills, including experience maintaining planning, forecasting or liquidity models
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Good understanding of budgeting and financial reporting
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and detail-oriented, with a willingness to take ownership
- Experience working with external accountants and payroll providers
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in English and German
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in an SME, startup, scale-up, or technology-driven environment
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