Senior Finance Manager / Chartered Accountant
Company: Glaze Hospitality AG
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (to be discussed)
Experience: Big Four / Big Five accounting or advisory background preferred
ABOUT US
Glaze Hospitality AG is a Zurich-based hospitality investment, development, and operating company focused on bringing internationally renowned restaurant and lifestyle brands to Switzerland.
With several high-profile hospitality projects in development, we are looking for an experienced finance professional to support our expansion, oversee financial performance, and provide strategic financial guidance across our portfolio.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly qualified Chartered Accountant or Senior Finance Manager with previous experience at a leading accounting or professional services firm, ideally Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, or a comparable international firm.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Founder & CEO, external advisors, legal teams, and operational partners, playing a key role in the financial management and development of our hospitality projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Investment Analysis & Due Diligence
- Conduct financial due diligence on potential restaurant acquisitions, new properties, and hospitality investment opportunities.
- Assess commercial viability, investment risks, and projected returns.
- Prepare financial models, cash flow forecasts, and investment feasibility studies.
- Evaluate lease agreements, capital expenditure requirements, and long-term financial commitments.
2. Restaurant Development & Construction Finance
- Oversee financial budgets for restaurant construction, renovations, and fit-outs.
- Monitor capital expenditure (CAPEX), contractor payments, and construction-related financial commitments.
- Track project costs against approved budgets and identify potential overruns.
- Coordinate with architects, project managers, contractors, and external accountants.
3. Franchise Agreements & Financial Structuring
- Review the financial and commercial terms of international restaurant franchise and licensing agreements.
- Analyse royalty structures, development fees, minimum guarantees, and ongoing contractual obligations.
- Work alongside legal advisors during franchise negotiations.
- Evaluate the long-term profitability and financial implications of partnership agreements.
4. Financial Management & Cost Control
- Review financial statements, management accounts, and operational performance.
- Monitor operating costs, margins, profitability, and cash flow across restaurant operations.
- Develop financial reporting systems, budgets, and forecasting processes.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial efficiency.
- Oversee external accounting, tax, VAT, and audit service providers.
5. Strategic Financial Advisory
- Provide financial guidance directly to senior management.
- Prepare investment reports and financial presentations for shareholders and investors.
- Support financing discussions with banks, investors, and commercial partners.
- Establish financial controls and reporting structures as the company expands.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified Chartered Accountant, Swiss Certified Public Accountant, ACCA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Ideally 5–10+ years of experience in accounting, transaction advisory, audit, corporate finance, or financial management.
- Previous experience at a Big Four accounting firm or comparable leading professional services firm in Zurich.
- Strong knowledge of Swiss accounting standards, financial reporting, and taxation.
- Experience in financial due diligence, investment analysis, and financial modelling.
- Understanding of commercial leases, construction budgets, and corporate financial structures.
- Hospitality, real estate, or restaurant industry experience is a strong advantage.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Fluent English; German is strongly preferred.
- High levels of discretion, independence, analytical ability, and commercial judgment.
WHAT WE OFFER
- An opportunity to help build and shape a growing Swiss hospitality company.
- Direct collaboration with the Founder & CEO and senior industry advisors.
- Involvement in high-profile international restaurant and hospitality developments.
- Exposure to acquisitions, franchise negotiations, real estate transactions, and operational finance.
- A dynamic entrepreneurial environment with significant responsibility.
- Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
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