Smith & Nephew is a global advanced medical technology business. We support healthcare professionals in more than 100 countries to improve the quality of life for their patients. Since 1856, when our founder T.J. Smith developed a new method for refining cod liver oil, and in World War One when his nephew led the supply of wound care products, to the present day, Smith & Nephew continues to pioneer health solutions.

Through our market leadership positions in Sports Medicine, Trauma, Orthopaedic Reconstruction and Advanced Wound Management, our 16,000 employees continue to improve outcomes and expand access, constantly striving to create value for healthcare professionals, patients, payers and shareholders.

Job Description

Life Unlimited

Smith+Nephew is a portfolio medical technology business that exists to restore people’s bodies and their self-belief by using technology to take the limits off living. We call this purpose ‘Life Unlimited’. Our 16,000+ employees deliver this mission every day, making a difference to patients’ lives through the excellence of our product portfolio, and the invention and application of new technologies across our three global franchises of Orthopaedics, Advanced Wound Management and Sports Medicine & ENT.

For our site based in Baar, we are looking for a

Finance Manager 40% (m/f/d)

For approximately 1 year (maternity cover)

Role Purpose

The role will be responsible for ensuring that both Plus Orthopedics Holding AG (POH) and Smith & Nephew AG (SNAG) deliver high quality and timely reporting for Group, Management and Statutory purposes. The Finance Manager will report directly to the Swiss Controller. The role will be responsible for ensuring that SNAG and POH processes and activities are compliant with the S&N Group Finance Manual, Minimum Acceptable Practices and Swiss legal, regulatory and statutory rules. The role will also need to partner with GBS (Global business services) on transactional matters and collaborate with various cross-functional teams and individuals. The Finance Manager may also be involved in other ad-hoc projects.

Your responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate, complete accounting and timely closing of the accounts of POH and SNAG


• Providing support on financial aspects to the Board on making all strategic decisions related to the loans, including the terms, principal amounts, and interest rates, etc.


• Reviewing and approving all substantive actions in relation to accounting activities carried out by the US branch finance employees


• Provisions of Finance Services and administration of SNAG, to include;

• Preparation of Statutory Accounts in accordance with local GAAP and submission to regulatory authorities within set deadlines


• Support the accurate upload of HFM Forecast & Budgeting process through review of US and PLC calculations provided by counterparties


• Management of related SNAG and POH Treasury activities including Deutsche Bank payment approvals and accuracy of inter-company loan interest

• Administration assistance with reallocating the loans back to head-office


• Preparation of tax compliance activities


• Preparation of legal compliance activities.


• Point of contact for tax, external and internal audit for SNAG and POH


• Responsible for the SNAG and POH MAP self-assessment submission and collection of the relevant control operation evidence


• Involvement in other ad-hoc work streams and special projects as appropriate


• Identification of opportunities for improvement in the above processes


• Facilitate the scanning of documents to GBS received through the mail such as cheques, and contracts, as required.

Your profile

• Experienced Finance Manager or Controller with min. 5 years of post-qualification experience


• Team player with excellent communication and influencing skills


• Strong analytical skills, and aptitude for logical reasoning and connected thinking


• Diligence in documentation, analysis and resolution of open issues through liaison with stakeholders


• Fluency in written and spoken English as well as German is essential


• Drive and initiative, with the ability to work under pressure


• SAP Experience an advantage, although not necessary

We offer

• Modern infrastructure and opportunities to further advance your career


• The opportunity to play a relevant part in a medical network and to further develop a company with an excellent reputation


• Attractive compensation package and social benefits

If you are inspired by this opportunity, please submit your application (CV with photo, motivational letter and reference letters) to our career portal.

Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Tamara Vonlanthen, Talent Acquisition, Theilerstrasse 1A, 6300 Zug.

Our conditions for permanent positions are applicable for all agencies we do not have an agreement with. You may ask for our conditions by sending an e-mail to jobs.baar@smith-nephew.com with the subject „conditions”.