Global Director of Finance Administration & Tax (m/w/d)

Dr. Schär is a global community of innovative and collaborative people, free to think outside the box and to unlock their full potential in terms of creativity, capability, and courage.

To support our growing company, we are currently looking for

Global Director of Finance Administration & Tax (m/w/d)

The Global Director of Finance Administration & Tax is a senior leadership role responsible for harmonizing and overseeing the Group’s financial operations, accounting standards, tax strategy, and ERP systems across all entities. This role ensures compliance with international and local regulations, drives process excellence, and leads the transformation of financial reporting and systems.

Your responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Manage Group consolidated financial statements and balance sheet
• Oversee statutory consolidation and ensure accurate intercompany reconciliations
• Ensure timely filing of statutory financial statements and compliance with regulations
• Align statutory and managerial reporting; coordinate audits at Group and local level

Accounting Policies & Standards

• Act as Group accounting lead; define and enforce policies and controls
• Maintain global master data and deploy the Group Accounting Manual
• Lead IFRS transition and provide training to finance teams

Assets, Inventory & Tax

• Supervise asset and inventory accounting policies
• Define tax strategy, ensure compliance, and manage transfer pricing
• Support local teams with tax filings and audits

Process & Governance

• Improve accounting processes through automation and standardization
• Own key financial processes including closing, audits, and invoicing

ERP & Systems

• Enhance ERP functionality (Business Central → SAP S4/Hana)
• Drive adoption of digital tools and act as key user for finance systems

Your profile:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in international finance leadership roles
• Deep knowledge of Italian GAAP, IFRS, and global tax regulations
• Proven experience with ERP systems (Business Central, SAP S4/Hana)
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English; Italian and other languages are a plus

Your benefits:

• Global Mindset: Working in an international environment
• Nature meets Design: Working in the midst of greenery in a highly modern and sustainable workplace
• Perfect Start: An individual "Onboarding Program" and support from your buddy
• Childcare: An in-house daycare center and “Dr. Schär Kids Care”
• Flexibility: Life-phase-oriented work with flexible working hours and smart working
• Long Term Wellbeing: Health and pension fund and in-house fitness program
• Growth: Dr. Schär Academy with a variety of training opportunities and language programs

We look forward to receiving your online application

Dr. Schär AG/SpA

Winkelau Nr. 9, I-39014, Burgstall/Postal, Italien

Reference Person: Daniela Ploner