Finance Manager

We continuously challenge the status quo in the deep belief that we can make our industry sustainable.

Our company

Archroma is a global, diversified provider of specialty chemicals serving the branded and performance textiles, packaging and paper, and coatings, adhesives, and sealants markets. Headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, the company operates a highly integrated, customer-focused platform that delivers specialized performance and color solutions in over 90 countries.

Archroma works with about 4,500 employees in 42 countries and with over 30 production sites.

Our people

Our people have a rich tradition of working side by side with our customers as long-term partners, developing tailored solutions that help customers deliver business success in their local markets. Every day, with our passion, commitment to excellence and innovation, our people create specialized performance and color solutions designed to appeal to our senses and emotions for a greater life experience. Our different backgrounds and talents enrich our perspective and help us create a performance-driven and collaborative culture, based on our AACC pillars: 1) Achieve & Exceed; 2) Adapt & Innovate; 3) Center on Customer; and 4) Collaborate & Embrace Diversity.

We touch and color people's lives every day, everywhere.

www.archroma.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities

• Accountable for end‑to‑end financial stewardship of local legal entities.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant accounting and reporting for statutory, legal, and tax purposes.
• Maintain full compliance with local regulations and group financial policies.
• Own and maintain local books, including internal controls, provisions, accruals, and ledger reconciliations.
• Represent the company toward banks, auditors, tax authorities, and other financial institutions.
• Act as the key interface with Group Finance functions, including Reporting, Treasury, Tax, Controlling, and Risk Management.
• Support Management and the Board on strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.
• Oversee local finance teams and BPO providers to ensure data accuracy, timely delivery, and effective knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Professional accounting certification (CPD preferred)
• At least 5–7 years of finance or accounting experience
• Experience using SAP and/or Oracle ERP systems
• Good knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, and financial controls
• Understanding of tax, statutory reporting, and audit coordination

Key competencies

• Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines
• Proactive, positive, and accountable mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with strong ethics and reliability
• Effective teamwork and communication skills