Role description
We are looking for a Finance Project Manager to join our growing Finance team in Switzerland reporting to the Global Head of this role you will build Arethias Treasury function - designing processes systems and documentation. You will also support our international finance initiatives including transfer pricing implementation and broader transformation projects across our global entity structure.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys creating structure. You will work across our entities in Germany Switzerland Dubai Indonesia and soon the United States gaining deep exposure to international finance operations in a rapidly scaling business. For the right person this role offers significant scope to grow with the function you help build.
Your Mission
- Treasury DevelopmentMap all bank accounts and relationships across entities create global cash visibility reporting and design cash forecasting processes.
- Cash Management Architecture Develop and implement cash pooling structures establish primary banking relationships for existing and new markets and build the intercompany loan framework with standardized documentation.
- Transfer Pricing Operations Support the implementation of intercompany agreements ensure cash flows align with contractual terms and contribute to documentation efforts with external advisors.
- Systems & Tools Define requirements for a Treasury Management System integrated with our ERP evaluate vendor options and build the business case for implementation.
- Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with finance teams across geographies participate in Global Finance Meetings and drive process improvement initiatives that address fragmented data and workflows.
- Policy & Documentation Create Treasury policies procedures and templates that establish consistent practices across all entities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong project management skills with experience planning tracking and driving initiatives to completion.
- Experience in finance operations such as accounting processes month-end close or ERP systems.
- Comfortable working across cultures and navigating ambiguity in a growing organisation.
- Based in Switzerland.
- Business-level communication skills in English. German a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ERP implementations or finance system rollouts (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central).
- Exposure to Treasury concepts such as cash pooling FX management or bank relationship management.
- Familiarity with multi-entity international corporate structures.
- Knowledge of intercompany transactions and transfer pricing fundamentals.
- Experience with Treasury Management Systems or consolidation software such as LucaNet.
- Strong skills in executing in modern collaboration tools (Atlassian: Jira Confluence)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Why youll love working here
- Responsibility from day one in an internationally operating growing family business with flat hierarchies
- Annual 360 feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
- Flexible working hours attractive home office policy and 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
- Modern office overlooking Lake Zürich incl. showers and lockers
- Regular company events and team activities
- Monthly savings on everyday expenses through the Swibeco platform from fitness and food to travel and tech
- Free Halbtax travelcard and free language courses
- Subsidised lunch at the neighbouring cantine and free drinks and snacks at the office
Our Process
- Initial Screening Call with a recruiter
- Interview with the technical department
- Challenge on site
About us
At Arethia we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany Switzerland Dubai and Indonesia we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility transparency and talent.
Required Experience:
IC
Role description We are looking for a Finance Project Manager to join our growing Finance team in Switzerland reporting to the Global Head of this role you will build Arethias Treasury function - designing processes systems and documentation. You will also support our interna...
Role description
We are looking for a Finance Project Manager to join our growing Finance team in Switzerland reporting to the Global Head of this role you will build Arethias Treasury function - designing processes systems and documentation. You will also support our international finance initiatives including transfer pricing implementation and broader transformation projects across our global entity structure.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys creating structure. You will work across our entities in Germany Switzerland Dubai Indonesia and soon the United States gaining deep exposure to international finance operations in a rapidly scaling business. For the right person this role offers significant scope to grow with the function you help build.
Your Mission
- Treasury DevelopmentMap all bank accounts and relationships across entities create global cash visibility reporting and design cash forecasting processes.
- Cash Management Architecture Develop and implement cash pooling structures establish primary banking relationships for existing and new markets and build the intercompany loan framework with standardized documentation.
- Transfer Pricing Operations Support the implementation of intercompany agreements ensure cash flows align with contractual terms and contribute to documentation efforts with external advisors.
- Systems & Tools Define requirements for a Treasury Management System integrated with our ERP evaluate vendor options and build the business case for implementation.
- Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with finance teams across geographies participate in Global Finance Meetings and drive process improvement initiatives that address fragmented data and workflows.
- Policy & Documentation Create Treasury policies procedures and templates that establish consistent practices across all entities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong project management skills with experience planning tracking and driving initiatives to completion.
- Experience in finance operations such as accounting processes month-end close or ERP systems.
- Comfortable working across cultures and navigating ambiguity in a growing organisation.
- Based in Switzerland.
- Business-level communication skills in English. German a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ERP implementations or finance system rollouts (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central).
- Exposure to Treasury concepts such as cash pooling FX management or bank relationship management.
- Familiarity with multi-entity international corporate structures.
- Knowledge of intercompany transactions and transfer pricing fundamentals.
- Experience with Treasury Management Systems or consolidation software such as LucaNet.
- Strong skills in executing in modern collaboration tools (Atlassian: Jira Confluence)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Why youll love working here
- Responsibility from day one in an internationally operating growing family business with flat hierarchies
- Annual 360 feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
- Flexible working hours attractive home office policy and 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
- Modern office overlooking Lake Zürich incl. showers and lockers
- Regular company events and team activities
- Monthly savings on everyday expenses through the Swibeco platform from fitness and food to travel and tech
- Free Halbtax travelcard and free language courses
- Subsidised lunch at the neighbouring cantine and free drinks and snacks at the office
Our Process
- Initial Screening Call with a recruiter
- Interview with the technical department
- Challenge on site
About us
At Arethia we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany Switzerland Dubai and Indonesia we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility transparency and talent.
Required Experience:
IC
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