Head of Finance, Member of the Executive Board & Deputy Director (80-100%)

Affordable living space and quality of life for 75 years! As the responsible person for the Finance department and as a member of the Executive Board & Deputy Director, you represent one of the largest providers of non-profit senior apartments in Switzerland. The Stiftung Alterswohnungen der Stadt Zürich (SAW) operates 36 settlements with over 2,000 affordable apartments for people aged 60 and over. By 2035, the foundation plans to increase its stock by 1,000 apartments. In this context, it has decided on organizational changes. These include the creation of new business units and specialist departments, measures for professionalization and efficiency increases, as well as digitalization projects. For these challenges, we are looking on behalf of the directorate for a communicative and experienced personality as Head of Finance, Member of the Executive Board & Deputy Director (80-100%) # YOUR AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY You lead the employees assigned to the Finance department both professionally and personally and are responsible for the strategic and operational management of accounting, controlling, and risk management. In doing so, you ensure sustainable financial management of the organization and continuously develop the corresponding management and controlling instruments. Your area of responsibility includes financial planning, budgeting, liquidity management, financing planning, as well as the preparation of annual financial statements and financial reports. You ensure an effective internal control system (IKS), professional insurance management, and accompany strategic projects, investment projects, and organizational development processes from a financial perspective. As a strategic and advisory counterpart to the Executive Board and the Board of Trustees, you support them with sound analyses and decision-making bases, promote cross-departmental cooperation, and represent the organization towards auditing bodies, financial institutions, authorities, and other stakeholders. Additionally, you play a leading role in the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees and are involved in external committees and specialist groups. YOUR PROFILE For this demanding function, we are looking for a leadership personality with great passion for financial topics as well as comprehensive experience in the finance sector. You have a completed university or technical college degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or an equivalent qualification. Furthermore, you bring several years of leadership experience at the management level as well as sound knowledge in accounting, controlling, financial planning, risk, and resource management. You are familiar with the specifics and regulatory frameworks of non-profit housing construction and ideally have knowledge or practical experience in the real estate industry or real estate management. In addition, you have sound practice in the development and application of financial management instruments as well as in accompanying change and growth processes. You communicate skillfully at all levels and are characterized by a pronounced sense for different people and situations. YOUR PERSPECTIVES In this newly created position, you will receive extensive room for action and design with the corresponding competencies from the very beginning. An environment awaits you that is of high social importance, is supported politically and socially, and guarantees a long planning horizon. This position will have a long-term positive effect on your reputation. You will utilize and maintain close contact with the directorate, the management of other business units, and external partners. *Access to experts, resources, or internal specialist knowledge is just as self-evident here as continuous further training. Due to the foundation's connection to the Zurich city administration, you can expect modern and flexible employment conditions, attractive remuneration, and above-average social benefits.