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US CPA with multi-GAAP experience (OR, Swiss GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, HGB), experienced Finance Director and CFO with a focus on Health Care/Life Science. Possesses comprehensive know-how in financial management, operational optimization, business transformation (incl. reorganization and restructuring of financial processes) as well as ERP implementations (incl. SAP FI/CO). Proven success in optimizing financial functions, M&A support (incl. due diligence, IPO) and post-merger integration. Extensive experience with cost reduction programs, working capital and cash management measures as well as company formations (EU). Brings experience in corporate structures, SMEs and family businesses - national and international - and offers practical solutions as well as expertise for complex challenges.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Turkish
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Zürich (up to 50km)
Experience
- Interim ManagementFinance & Accounting & ControllingPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYMay 2024 - Today (2 years and 1 month)
- US CPA with multi-GAAP experience (OR, Swiss GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, HGB), experienced Finance Director and CFO with a focus on Health Care/Life Science.
- Possesses comprehensive know-how in financial management, operational optimization, business transformation (incl. reorganization and restructuring of financial processes) as well as ERP implementations (incl. SAP FI/CO).
- Proven success in optimizing financial functions, M&A support (incl. due diligence, IPO) and post-merger integration.
- Extensive experience with cost reduction programs, working capital and cash management measures (incl. cash pooling) as well as company formations (EU).
- Brings experience in corporate structures, SMEs and family businesses - national and international - and offers practical solutions as well as expertise for complex challenges.
- NGODirector Finance & AccountingPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYMay 2017 - January 2024 (6 years and 8 months)Basel, SwitzerlandNon-profit association (NGO) in the Life Science sector. Headquarters in Washington DC and offices in China, Japan, India, and SwitzerlandKey Responsibilities
- Responsible for Finance, Accounting, and Controlling
- Financial planning and analysis, financial strategy, financial reporting
- End-to-end finance function, including month-end closing, budget, forecast, annual closing, audits, and cash management incl. treasury
- Internal control system in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Key interface and first point of contact for internal (local management, Group CFO) and external stakeholders (e.g., local banks, auditors, tax authorities, legal advisors)
Outstanding Achievements and Successes- Implementation of financial reporting and budgeting software
- Successful completion of two RFPs (Request for Proposal): Procurement and global travel services
- Establishment of a subsidiary in Belgium
- Successful recovery of an EU-funded project (public tender)
- Pharmazeutische FirmaHead of Finance & ControllingPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYSeptember 2013 - November 2016 (3 years and 2 months)Zofingen, AG, SwitzerlandArena is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of drugs targeting G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). Headquarters in San Diego, California, and has a production facility in CH-Zofingen.Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for Finance, Accounting, and Controlling
- Financial planning and analysis, financial strategy, financial reporting
- Quarterly financial presentation to the Board of Directors
- End-to-end finance function, including month-end closing, budget, forecast, annual closing, audits, and cash management
- Internal control system in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Key interface and first point of contact for internal (local management, Group CFO) and external stakeholders (e.g., local banks, auditors, tax authorities, legal advisors)
Outstanding Achievements and Successes- Implementation of SAP ECC 6.06 for FI/CO (Process Owner & Super User)
- Implementation of cash management tools for better monitoring and forecasting of cash flows
- Introduction of dashboard reporting for management
- Improved transparency of production costs (Make-to-Order, Make-to-Stock)
- Support for the corporate headquarters regarding milestone and license agreements
- Efficient assessment of the Swiss company structure from a tax perspective
- Pension fund - successful completion of a tender for a potential new provider
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Education
- Executive Education Programme "Private Equity - Financing, Investing, and Value Creation”Imperial Executive Education College Business SchoolExecutive Education Programme "Private Equity
- LinkedIn CertificatesLinkedIn Learning Academy2024Verschiedene zertifizierte Kurse in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Strategy, Leadership und Excel für Fortgeschrittene