Head of Finance & Administration (100 %) Member of the Executive Board

SwissExtract AG

Head of Finance & Administration (100 %)

Member of the Executive Board

Work location: Ried bei Kerzers (FR)

About us

SwissExtract AG is an innovative Swiss agricultural and production company based in Ried bei Kerzers (FR). We specialize in the cultivation and processing of cannabis as well as the development and production of high-quality products for various application areas in the medical field and for the FOPH-approved pilot projects. In doing so, we combine agricultural expertise with modern production processes, high quality standards, and entrepreneurial pioneering spirit.

As a growth-oriented company in a dynamic market, we are continuously developing our business activities in Switzerland and Europe.

To strengthen our leadership team, we are looking for an entrepreneurially minded and operationally experienced personality as Head of Finance & Administration and Member of the Executive Board.

1. Your function

As Head of Finance and Administration, you will assume overall responsibility for finance and accounting, controlling, as well as the administration of SwissExtract AG.

You will ensure reliable financial steering of the company, create transparency regarding economic development, and support the Executive Board and the Board of Directors in entrepreneurial decisions.

In doing so, you combine strategic and analytical thinking with a strong hands-on mentality. You manage your area of responsibility independently, further develop existing processes, and take on operational tasks in day-to-day business if required.

As a member of the Executive Board, you report directly to the CEO and, as part of regular financial reporting, are also in direct exchange with the Board of Directors.

1. Your main tasks and responsibilities

Finance and Accounting

Overall responsibility for the proper conduct of finance and accounting including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to Swiss OR. Responsibility for tax and levies, particularly VAT as well as income and capital taxes. Contact person for the audit firm, tax authorities, banks, and social insurance institutions. Ensuring reliable and timely financial reporting to the Executive Board and the Board of Directors.

Controlling, financial planning and liquidity management

Responsibility for the annual budgeting process as well as ongoing financial and liquidity management through target-actual comparisons, variance analyses, and rolling forecasts, as well as the development and further development of meaningful management reporting with relevant financial and operational key performance indicators (KPIs). Active working capital and cash management to ensure short- and medium-term liquidity. Development of financial decision-making bases for investments, growth projects, and possible financing.

Production and cost controlling

Establishment and further development of meaningful cost and performance accounting. Determination and monitoring of manufacturing costs, product margins, and contribution margins. Analysis of the economic efficiency of different products, business units, and sales markets. Ensuring transparent valuation and monitoring of inventories and stock levels. Cooperation with those responsible for agriculture, production, and sales to continuously improve operational economic efficiency.

Administration and Human Resources

Responsibility for personnel administration including payroll, social insurance, employment contracts, and management and further development of general business administration and office organization. Responsibility for corporate insurance as well as the administration of relevant service and rental agreements. Coordination of external service providers and ensuring efficient administrative processes.

Corporate development, digitalization and leadership

Active participation in the Executive Board and support in the implementation of the corporate strategy through financial analyses, scenario planning, and economic efficiency calculations. Functional and personal leadership as well as further development of employees in the finance and administration area. Continuous optimization and digitalization of finance and co-design and support of the introduction of a new ERP system, especially in the definition of functional requirements and the further development of the j4id10414554a j4it0940a j4iy26a