Susanne Vales

Finance leadership profile with over 20 years of experience in finance leadership across international SME and corporate environments. Leading finance teams up to 6 FTEs across two markets (Switzerland & Austria).

My focus areas include KPI-driven financial management, performance optimization, cost reduction (–4.7%), and revenue growth (+1.5%). I designed and implemented benchmarking processes that demonstrated measurable value and were subsequently adopted and standardized at group level.

I combine strong analytical capabilities with a hands-on, execution-focused leadership style. As a trusted business partner to senior management and group finance, I provide financial transparency, decision-ready insights, and sustainable value creation.

Core Focus Areas

• Finance Leadership
• Accounting, Controlling & Consolidation
• KPI-based Performance Management
• Cost Optimization & Revenue Growth
• Process optimization
• Group-level Benchmarking
• Big 4 Audits & Due Diligence
• SAP FI/CO, Power BI

Open to selected Director Finance or Head of Finance opportunities in international environments where performance, transparency and value creation matter.

Finance leader profile with over 20 years of experience in finance leadership across international SME and corporate environments. Leading finance teams (5 FTEs) across two markets (Switzerland & Austria).

• Master of Business Administration, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien
• CPA, Austria
• DAS Accounting & Financial Analysis, HWZ
• CAS Strategic Finance, HWZ
• CAS Digital Controlling, FHNW
• Swiss Certified Payroll Specialist, Weka & HWZ