Position snapshot
Location: Zug, Switzerland
Company: TELF B&T AG, Zug
Full-time, Act. Rate 100 %
Employment agreement starting from: to be agreed
Position summary
Located in the centre of Zug (Switzerland) our Company is focused on the trading of raw materials (mainly coal). To complete our team, we are looking for a Deputy CFO, with several years of experience in a similar position, taking care of the following tasks:
Your main responsibilities:
- Help to drive the strategic direction of the company's financial operations;
- Provide direct support and guidance in the development and implementation of the company's financial objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards, to ensure fiscal accountability;
- Manage the financial operations of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
- Oversee the financial reporting and analysis process, ensuring the accuracy and timely delivery of financial data.
- Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing guidance and recommendations to senior-level management.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, reports and analysis to assess the financial performance of the organization and provide guidance for decision-making.
- Manage the budgeting process, ensure compliance with internal controls, and coordinate financial audits.
- Lead the development of short- and long-term financial plans and forecasts.
- Monitor the development and implementation of accounting systems and controls to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data.
- Review and approve monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Develop and oversee tax strategies and plans to ensure compliance with local, state and federal tax regulations.
- Maintain relationships with external auditors, bankers and other financial institutions.
- Advise on investments, mergers and acquisitions, and other financial transactions.
What makes you successful:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field with strong accounting and finance background, and deep understanding of financial strategy and accounting standards;
• Several years of experience in financial management within a commodity trading company;
• Proven track record in financial planning and analysis
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Proficiency with financial software and systems
• Strong analytical skills;
• German and English : fluent (written and spoken);
• The knowledge of Russian language is a plus;
• Soft Skills:

o Good team spirit, and a great ability to communicate;
o Flexibility;
o Care and precision, rigour and strong attention to detail;
o Ability to prioritize and multitask;
o Excellent written and oral communication skills;
o Strong organizational skills
o Knowledge of IT programs and ERP system (knowledge of Business Central (NAV) is a plus).
We offer:

• Dynamic, professional, and challenging environment;
• The chance of working for a growing company, within an experienced and talented team of professional specialists in the commodity sector, active at an international level;
• An undetermined employment duration after an initial trial period of 3 months;
• A salary adequate to the candidate skills and experience and competitive social conditions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person