Corporate Finance Director

Brodard Executive Search

  • Lausanne
  • Unbefristet
  • Vollzeit
  • 1 Monat her
  • Einfach bewerben
Job Description:For our client, an international private company headquartered in Switzerland, we are exclusively mandated to search for a:Corporate Finance DirectorReporting directly to the Group CFO, this high-level strategic position will be instrumental in refining the company’s financial framework, securing sustainable funding, managing cross-border tax policies, and guiding investment choices in line with their innovation strategy and sovereign purpose.Main ResponsibilitiesTreasury & Financial Risk Management
  • Ensure liquidity management across the Group at optimal cost.
  • Develop and execute financing strategies aligned with investment and corporate plans.
  • Implement and monitor financial risk mitigation strategies (currency, interest rate, credit).
  • Manage banking relationships and negotiate credit lines in Switzerland and abroad.
  • Maintain dynamic hedging practices based on market trends.
Investements, M&A, and Pension Fund Oversight
  • Lead financial due diligence for acquisitions, ventures, and strategic partnerships.
  • Contribute to the Group’s asset management strategy, including its pension fund.
  • Oversee integration and financial performance of acquired businesses.
  • Assess and structure investment opportunities in line with the Group’s long-term vision.
Insurance Program Management
  • Recommend, negotiate, and manage Group-wide insurance coverage to protect operations and assets.
  • Continuously assess and adapt insurance solutions to evolving risks in a complex geopolitical and technological landscape.
Strategic Tax Management & Compliance
  • Prepare for and manage global tax audits.
  • Lead corporate restructurings while ensuring compliance and maximizing tax efficiency.
  • Define and implement international tax strategies to support business growth and profitability.
  • Challenge and optimize tax models across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in emerging markets (notably Africa).
Profile
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in corporate finance, including expertise in tax, treasury, risk management, and M&A.
  • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.
  • Solid track record in managing complex international tax structures, especially in developing economies.
  • Strong understanding of treasury operations and financial risk strategies.
  • M&A experience, including financial due diligence and integration of acquired entities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation capabilities.
  • Fluent in English and French (both written and spoken).
  • Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and business acumen.
  • Academic degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA is a plus.
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

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