Gazella is currently recruiting a Finance Manager to EF Education First for their office in Zürich, Switzerland. In this role, you will work closely with teams and stakeholders across several countries in a broad finance position focused on accounting, reporting, compliance, and supporting the business.
As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for making sure accounting records and financial reporting are accurate and completed on time. You will handle areas such as audits, tax, regulatory reporting, and financial controls, while also supporting the business in financial and accounting-related matters.
You will work closely with shared service centers, business process owners, and finance teams across different countries, while having overall responsibility for the legal entities. The role offers a wide range of responsibilities and close collaboration with several functions within the organization.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include general accounting, accounts payable and receivable, intercompany transactions, as well as cash and treasury-related activities. You will also be responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and review financial results by identifying variances, risks, and other key financial matters.
The role also includes forecasting and follow-up of financial performance, as well as supporting stakeholders with financial insights and reporting. In addition, you will work with internal controls, compliance, and risk-related matters connected to accounting and reporting.
You will coordinate audits, oversee tax and VAT reporting, and collaborate with both advisors and internal finance teams to ensure compliance with local regulations and internal policies. As a finance partner to the business, you will support stakeholders in financial matters and help prevent accounting or compliance-related issues.
The role also involves supporting improvements in reporting processes and ways of working together with shared service centers and global finance teams.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has at least 7 years of experience
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or similar
- Has strong analytical and organizational skills
- Is proactive, structured, and solution-oriented
- Feels comfortable working in an international and fast-paced environment
Experience from Big 4, professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CA, and experience with Oracle Fusion are considered an advantage.
Why join EF?
EF offers an international environment with global career opportunities, an entrepreneurial culture that values initiative, innovation, and ownership, and strong opportunities for continuous learning and career development. You will work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same and become part of a collaborative and high-energy team that combines professionalism with a strong sense of teamwork.
About EF
EF Education First believes that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, EF has helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. EF’s culturally immersive education programs – focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics – turn dreams into international opportunities.
When joining EF, you become part of a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about, EF welcomes you and wants you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.
Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at EF Education First.
Application
In this recruitment process, Gazella is partnering with EF Education First. If you have any questions, please contact Bilge Kaya, who is the responsible recruiter for this position.