Chief Financial Officer
About the position #
As a CFO, you will oversee all financial aspects of the company, including strategic financial planning, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and risk management. You will play a vital role in supporting decision-making at the executive level, ensuring financial health across all entities, and driving continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
In this role, you’ll take a hands-on approach within the finance department while working closely with the CEO to streamline processes, enhance performance, and fully unlock ndd’s potential in the market. Financial forecasting is vital for advising the Executive Team and the Board on upcoming potential challenges and possible solutions. Do you want to help us to make lung function testing accessible to everyone everywhere, and to improve the lives of millions of people with lung diseases? Then you have come to the right place!
Location: Zurich, Switzerland (HQ)
Why us? #
We offer an attractive location, fair pay, good social benefits, flexible working hours, hybrid work, and the best conditions in which to do excellent work. This includes comprehensive onboarding, professional and modern technology, and a collegial and supportive working environment. We promote equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion.
If this profile describes you and you would like to work at a fast-growing company in a global environment, then we should meet. Apply directly and exclusively via our e-recruiting tool. The more we learn about you, the better. We look forward to receiving your complete application and reference letters. Your data will be treated confidentially and discreetly.
Tasks #
Strategic leadership
- Drive financial strategy aligned with overall company goals
- Lead margin and EBITDA improvement initiatives
- Provide financial insights and expert advice to support executive decision-making
- Develop global pricing strategies in collaboration with the CEO and Sales leadership
- Assess financial risks and opportunities to guide strategic planning.
Operational excellence
- Oversee financial operations across the US, Germany, and Switzerland
- Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with Swiss accounting standards
- Manage accounting, tax, payroll, and audit processes
- Monitor and optimize cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
- Enhance financial systems, controls, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Lead the finance department, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational goals
- Act as primary contact for auditors, tax authorities, and banking partners
Your Profile #
- BS or BA degree in Business, Finance or related field; Master’s degree in Business or Accounting preferred (or equivalent).
- 10+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership, ideally in an international or SME context.
- Extensive professional experience in budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, and in-depth analysis of profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Proven track record in leadership.
- Experience in process improvement initiatives.
- Strong expertise in financial accounting, including consolidation and closing of financialstatements.
- Excellent analytical skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, and strong business acumen.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems in finance, as well as BI/reporting tools and report-building.
- Strong communication skills across all organizational levels, including interaction with investors and Board of Directors.
- Proven experience in product costing, production cost analysis, inventory management, and investment planning.
- Deep knowledge of Swiss financial regulations.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Power BI.
- Fluent in English and German, with the ability to interpret and apply complex contractuallanguage.
We are looking for passionate people who can easily identify with our company, who bring drive, expertise, and good vibes to our enterprise. People who appreciate the community and know that sharing talents and information to achieve common goals and objectives is the best way to develop.