Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Zürich
**About us **
At Visium, we enable enterprise executives in defining their AI & Data strategy, execute large scale transformations and implement AI across operations, ensuring their organization becomes future-proof.
With expertise in strategy, architecture, cloud engineering, analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, we empower our clients to unleash and scale the power of their data.
We’re on a mission to pioneer a bright future and build future-proof and ethical organizations . Join the curious, the ambitious, the doers, the good-hearted, the ones who build a world we’re all in awe of – our Visumees.
Ready to become one?
Role
We are looking for a highly strategic and execution-driven leader to join Visium as a Chief of Staff / Head of Finance & Operations. This role sits at the heart of the organization, working closely with the CEO to scale the company during its next phase of growth.
You will act as a force multiplier for the leadership team, owning critical finance and operational functions while driving key strategic initiatives across the business. Over time, you will build and lead a high-impact team and play a central role in shaping Visium’s future. As part of your responsibilities, you’ll:
Strategic Finance & Company Steering
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Design and implement company-wide KPIs and performance frameworks.
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Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
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Support fundraising efforts and investor communications.
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Ensure full ownership of finance topics (accounting, controlling, cash management, etc.).
Operations & Business Optimization
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Oversee and improve operational performance across business units.
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Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable processes.
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Drive cross-functional initiatives to support growth and profitability.
Leadership & Team Building
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Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team across finance, legal, and people functions.
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Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team.
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Take ownership of internal change initiatives and organizational evolution.
Influence & Change Management
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Lead transformation projects and ensure successful execution across teams.
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Rally the organization around key priorities (e.g., all-hands, strategic initiatives).
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Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Sales & Organizational Impact
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Support commercial strategy and contribute to sales efforts when relevant.
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Help structure and scale service delivery in a consulting environment.
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Act as a bridge between strategy and execution across the organization
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Design and implement company-wide KPIs and performance frameworks.
-
Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
-
Support fundraising efforts and investor communications.
-
Ensure full ownership of finance topics (accounting, controlling, cash management, etc.).
Operations & Business Optimization
-
Oversee and improve operational performance across business units.
-
Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable processes.
-
Drive cross-functional initiatives to support growth and profitability.
Leadership & Team Building
-
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team across finance, legal, and people functions.
-
Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team.
-
Take ownership of internal change initiatives and organizational evolution.
Influence & Change Management
-
Lead transformation projects and ensure successful execution across teams.
-
Rally the organization around key priorities (e.g., all-hands, strategic initiatives).
-
Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Sales & Organizational Impact
-
Support commercial strategy and contribute to sales efforts when relevant.
-
Help structure and scale service delivery in a consulting environment.
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Act as a bridge between strategy and execution across the organization
Requirements
This should be part of your background to apply:
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Previous experience at a top-tier consulting firm (or equivalent).
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Proven track record managing end-to-end finance topics and strong expertise in strategic finance (KPIs, fundraising, financial modeling).
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Experience in a hypergrowth startup environment.
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Solid operations background with a hands-on mindset.
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Strong understanding of consulting/service business models.
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Excellent influence and change management skills.
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Strong leadership and hiring capabilities.
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Ability to communicate and inspire at all levels of the organization.
Mindset
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Entrepreneurial and impact-driven.
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Highly structured but pragmatic.
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Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
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Natural leader and change-maker.
Benefits
What we offer
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A competitive compensation package
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A yearly education budget to steep your learning curve
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A yearly sport budget because a fit body leads to a fit mind
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A flexible working culture because your work-life balance matters to us
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A position that enables you to have an impact on 1’000s of people, and the whole company's growth.
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An international, knowledgeable, and passionate team with a strong collaborative mindset
Check our LinkedIn and website to learn more about us & don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.