Alpes Lasers SA is a Swiss company specialized in the development and fabrication of advanced light sources in the infrared IR spectral range. Our company was founded 25 years ago and was the first company in the world to commercialize Quantum Cascade Lasers QCLs . These lasers are becoming increasingly important in chemical sensing applications based on IR spectroscopy and in directional infrared countermeasure DIRCM applications.
Your Mission
You are both strategic and hands-on — a finance leader who can steer performance and build robust processes while mastering Excel and data analysis. You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the group’s Corporate Finance team.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, and provide accurate monthly P&L and cash-flow reports.
- Develop management tools and Excel dashboards to track KPIs and improve decision-making.
- Ensure solid internal control, compliance with Swiss GAAP FER / IFRS / US GAAP, and accurate project reporting (EU & Swiss-funded programs).
- Build and maintain advanced Excel models for cost analysis, budget tracking and scenario planning.
- Manage EU- and Swiss-funded research project accounting and compliance.
- Oversee accounting, treasury, tax, and credit management.
- Coordinate audits and board reporting with Corporate Finance.
- Support R&D, production, and sales with financial insights and business cases.
Your Profile
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
- 5 years experience in finance leadership.
- Strong expertise in Swiss GAAP FER; knowledge of IFRS / US GAAP is a plus.
- Excellent command of Excel (pivot tables, dynamic dashboards).
- Analytical, structured, autonomous, and solution-oriented.
- Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making
- Strong problem solving and ability to make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
- Ability to communicate clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Odoo is a plus.
- Fluent in French and English (spoken & written).
What We Offer
- A key role at the heart of a Swiss high-tech company.
- Direct exposure to international group reporting and innovative projects.
- A collaborative and dynamic working environment.