Jürgen Schneider - CFO | IFRS & Governance in decision-making and liability situations | numbers you can rely on

Q: Where is Jürgen based?

Jürgen is based in Meggen, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Jürgen speak?

Jürgen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jürgen have?

Jürgen has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jürgen's latest experience?

Jürgen's most recent position is Interim CFO - member of the executive team at transport catering company (NDA), corporate group, D; publicly listed corporate group, CH .

Q: What companies has Jürgen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for transport catering company (NDA), corporate group, D; publicly listed corporate group, CH , mechanical engineering company (NDA), SME, CH; private equity investor, D , technical safety oversight company (NDA), corporate group, CH , medical technology/microelectronics company (NDA), corporate group, CH; private international medical technology group, D , mechanical engineering company (NDA), corporate group, CH; publicly listed international mechanical engineering group, and D .

Q: Which industries is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Manufacturing , and Insurance . Jürgen also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Information Technology , and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Information Technology . Jürgen also has some experience in Project Management , Audit , and Investments and M&A .

Q: Which industries has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Manufacturing , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Audit .

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Meggen, Switzerland

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Experience

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025

4 months

Germany

On-site

Interim CFO - member of the executive team

transport catering company (NDA), corporate group, D; publicly listed corporate group, CH

Stopped the chaos: rebuilt the team, refilled siloed IT roles, eliminated standalone solutions, and cut them off decisively
Established consistent reporting and restored confidence
Conducted recruitment
Aligned IT functions
Implemented process standards

Apr 2025 - Jun 2025

3 months

On-site

Interim CFO - member of the executive team

mechanical engineering company (NDA), SME, CH; private equity investor, D

Calmed the PE alarm: stabilized the team, made the numbers reliable, closed on time, and ensured dependable reporting
Reported to the executive team and the investor
Managed the financial close, reporting, and change management

Dec 2024 - Mar 2025

4 months

Switzerland

On-site

Interim Head of Finance

technical safety oversight company (NDA), corporate group, CH

Solved a personnel crisis, provided the owner with reliable numbers, and strengthened the team
Prepared annual and consolidated financial statements for five entities on time and audit-ready
Responsible for consolidation and annual and group financial statements

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

5 months

Switzerland

On-site

Interim Senior Consultant Accounting & Controlling

medical technology/microelectronics company (NDA), corporate group, CH; private international medical technology group, D

Stabilized the team
Introduced a patent box
Set up the reporting package and annual financial statements to be audit-ready
Stabilized the department

Oct 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year

Switzerland

On-site

Interim Head of Accounting

mechanical engineering company (NDA), corporate group, CH; publicly listed international mechanical engineering group, D

Secured annual financial statements and obtained audit approval
Stabilized the monthly close
Implemented controls

Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

10 months

Switzerland

Hybrid

Interim CFO - member of the executive management team

Biopharma company (NDA), parent company, startup, SME group, CH; private equity investor, USA

Built finance & controlling, integrated acquired unit, achieved operational stability
Established IFRS reporting
Implemented cash governance
Set up consolidation, developed management reporting

Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

1 year 1 month

Hybrid

Interim Group Controller

Health tech/fintech/software company (NDA), holding, startup, listed, CH; private equity investor, Asia

Modernized consolidation
Developed KPI framework
Prepared audit-ready status
Supported capital transaction

Aug 2019 - May 2020

10 months

Hybrid

Senior consultant EUR 150M real estate investment project

Real estate investment project company (NDA), project company, hotels & resorts, attractions, CH/IT

Conducted investment and profitability planning for EUR 150M project
Provided decision-making basis for investments

Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

6 months

On-site

External auditor

Big4 audit firm (NDA), CH

Group audits Annual financial statement audits Listed companies IFRS, Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), Swiss GAAP FER

Eliminated personnel bottleneck

Nov 2012 - Dec 2018

6 years 2 months

On-site

Country CFO - member of the executive management team

Swissray Medical AG, medical technology, group company, CH; Swissray Group, listed with private equity investor, TW

Managed IPO prospectus
Executed IFRS conversion
Reduced quarterly close from 12 to 3 days
Implemented SAP/ERP

Jan 2010 - Aug 2012

2 years 8 months

United States

Hybrid

Project Manager First-Time Consolidated Financial Statements

Krah North America, Inc., Piping Systems, Group Company, USA; Family-Owned, Germany

Implemented first-time consolidated financial statements
Improved accounting quality
Optimized processes, increased transparency

Nov 2007 - Oct 2010

3 years

Zürich, Switzerland

On-site

Senior Manager IFRS Specialist Group Accounting Policy

Zurich Insurance Group Ltd., Insurance, Head Office, Switzerland; Publicly Traded International Insurance Group, Switzerland

Created standardized quarterly reports
Implemented IFRS 3 and established the M&A center of expertise
Responsible for IFRS and M&A reporting governance

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare, Manufacturing, Insurance, Biotechnology, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology.

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Insurance

Biotechnology

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Project Management, Audit, and Investments and M&A.

Accounting

Finance

Information Technology

Project Management

Audit

Investments and M&A

Summary

Time and again, I have proven in IFRS and governance special situations that targeted CFO interventions can create measurable stability in just a few weeks. In several assignments I have reduced creation times to as little as 3 days, cut financial costs by about 30%, and eliminated SAP-based reporting gaps, each time delivering clear, audit-ready results.

I aim for quick, low-risk levers that make the numbers reliable, support decisions, and leave the organization able to act on its own after the assignment.

Skills

Accounting Stabilization: Quick Error Fixing, Standardization Of Closing Processes, Significant Reduction In Closing Times.
Ifrs & Group Consolidation: Ifrs Adjustments, Consolidation Logic And Audit Readiness For Capital Market-Relevant Situations.
Sap & Reporting Automation: Mapping Cleanup, Controls, Kpi Dashboards, And Sustainable Reporting Routines For Management, Board, Investors.
Responsibility For Finance Functions In Companies Of Around 100 Employees Or ~100 Million Chf In Revenue, Including Monthly And Group Financial Statements, Liquidity And Budget Responsibility Toward The Ceo, Board, And Investors.
Leading And Enabling Finance Teams Across Multiple Locations In Transformation, Transaction, And Restructuring Situations.
Vacancy Coverage/Transition, Overload, Management Change: Short-Term Takeover Of The Cfo Role With A Clearly Structured Handover To The Permanent Hire.
Transaction And Pe Preparation: Ifrs Conversion, Audit Cleanup, And Reporting Stabilization Before Capital Measures (E.G., Ipo).
Restructuring, Performance Pressure, And Tight Liquidity: Reliable Cash Transparency, Cost And Working Capital Levers, And A Finance Setup That Functions Independently After The Assignment.
Industry And Sector Knowledge In Plant And Mechanical Engineering, Bio-Pharma, Fin-Tech, Trade, Health-Tech, Medical Technology, Microelectronics, Real Estate, Software, Tourism, Transportation Catering, Insurance, Audit, Tax Consulting, And Management Consulting.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

University of Lodz

Dr. rer. pol. · Łódź, Poland

University of Siegen

Diploma in Business Administration · Siegen, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Healthcare 7.5 y

Avg length 1 y 4 m

Longest experience 6 y 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Switzerland, Germany, United States)

Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Interim CFO - member of the executive team, Interim Head of Finance, Interim Senior Consultant Accounting & Controlling

Main industries Healthcare, Manufacturing, Insurance

Main business areas Accounting, Finance, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

May 2026

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Where is Jürgen based?

Jürgen is based in Meggen, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Jürgen speak?

Jürgen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Jürgen have?

Jürgen has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jürgen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jürgen would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim CFO - member of the executive team, Interim Head of Finance, Interim Senior Consultant Accounting & Controlling.

What is Jürgen's latest experience?

Jürgen's most recent position is Interim CFO - member of the executive team at transport catering company (NDA), corporate group, D; publicly listed corporate group, CH.

What companies has Jürgen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for transport catering company (NDA), corporate group, D; publicly listed corporate group, CH, mechanical engineering company (NDA), SME, CH; private equity investor, D, technical safety oversight company (NDA), corporate group, CH, medical technology/microelectronics company (NDA), corporate group, CH; private international medical technology group, D, mechanical engineering company (NDA), corporate group, CH; publicly listed international mechanical engineering group, and D.

Which industries is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Insurance. Jürgen also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Biotechnology.

Which business areas is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology. Jürgen also has some experience in Project Management, Audit, and Investments and M&A.

Which industries has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Audit.

What is Jürgen's education?

Jürgen holds a Doctorate from University of Lodz and a Master from University of Siegen.

What is the availability of Jürgen?

Jürgen is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jürgen?

Jürgen's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.