Senior Director Operations Finance (f/m/d)

Senior Director Operations Finance (f/m/d) – Gemba, A3PS, Kaizen / Manufacturing /Stakeholder Management / Strategy / English/ German/Spanish

Project:
For our customer in Medical Device industry based in Zurich region we are looking for a highly qualified Senior Director Operations Finance (f/m/d) .

Purpose of the role:
* Lead for all Operations (Hearing Instruments; Audiological Care and Consumer Hearing Business) financial matters including but not limited to accounting, reporting, performance management, compliance, fund flow, tax and statutory requirements
* Act as one of the key right hand of the GVP of Operations (MB Member) in driving performance management and a continuous improvement agenda across the P&L, balance sheet, organizational structure, footprint and make vs. buy decisions
* Responsible for presenting and managing communications to/with key stakeholders across the Group including MB and up to the CEO/CFO
* Plays a key a role in the development of people and talent management across the finance function

Tasks & Responsibilities:
* Manage the financial performance of the three key Group manufacturing sites in Switzerland, China and Vietnam as well as all Distribution and Repair Center across the Globe, including but not limited to the USA, UK, Netherlands and Spain centers
* Produce periodic reports to monitor the above and be able to analyze the data and provide regular assessments to the GVP of Operations in terms of (1) which should be the areas of focus to drive further improvements in performance and in terms of (2) risk and opportunities
* Overall responsibility for the financials of close to 4,000 FTEs in Operations and direct responsibility over a team of ca. 40 FTEs as well as ca- CHB 1.0 bn of spend
* Lead cross-functional projects and improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and agility across the value chain of the Group, from purchase of raw materials to distribution of finished goods
* Play a key role in the shaping and execution of the Operations long-term strategy including footprint, make vs. buy, technology and capability aspects
* Drive a strong compliance agenda and lead efforts to ensure timely closure of open findings from internal audits and ensure fulfillment of all local statutory requirements.

Must Haves:
* Education in Economics, Finance or Business Administration
* Training on Continuous Improvement (e.g. Gemba, A3PS, Kaizen) tools
* At least 15 years of qualified professional experience in a manufacturing business
* International experience working in different cultural environments
* Work experience in change management in an international environment
* Dynamic person, change driver, analytic, assertive, independent, results-oriented
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate convincingly to all levels of staff and management
* Highly developed communication capabilities (verbal and written)
* Ability to contribute, influence and achieve change through a constructive dialogue
* Team player
* High degree of resilience and high own standards with regards to the quality of work produced
* Broad experience in interpretation and presentation of financial KPIs
* Strong analytical capabilities
* Ability to move between strategic context and operational detail
* Proficient in English

Nice to Haves:
* German and/or Spanish
* Engineering background
* Formal certification
* Med tech industry exposure

Reference Nr.: 923484SDA
Role: Senior Director Operations Finance
Industry: Medical Device
Workplace: Sta¨fa
Pensum: 100%
Start: 01.05.2024
Duration: 6 to 9 ++
Deadline: 19.06.2024

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About us:
ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specialises in the placement of highly qualified candidates for recruitment in the fields of IT, Life Science & Engineering.
We offer staff leasing & payroll services. For our candidates this is free of charge, also for Payroll we do not charge you any additional fees.