Corporate Finance Director

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

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