Mike Baldwin

Director

Phone number: +41 41 588 1868

Email: [email protected]

Director

With almost 10 years of recruitment experience, Mike is a specialist in Switzerland’s Finance & Accounting Recruitment market.

He has a strong understanding of Finance & Accounting, leveraged by his Economics degree and extensive experience working with senior leaders across a multitude of sectors.

Alongside this, he has a keen interest in transformation, utilising his broad knowledge to advise organisations on resources required to effectively deliver change and efficiencies.

Mike enjoys learning about people, their goals and motivations, and figuring out how to assist in their success.

When it comes to understanding clients, he can grasp the long-term strategic goals of an organisation with ease and delivers quality over quantity.

Mike’s Interests

Mike’s main interest currently revolves around building his family home, which he shares with his wife and daughter.

His other interests include competitive boxing, which he has been taking part in since he was 16, travelling, cooking, and his cat.

Mike's Successful Candidates

  • Director of Controlling
  • Director of Supply Chain Finance
  • Head of Accounting
  • Consolidation & Reporting Manager
  • Finance Transformation

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Interests

  • Building a Family HomeBuilding a Family Home
  • BoxingBoxing
  • TravellingTravelling
  • CookingCooking
  • His CatHis Cat

Mike Baldwin

Director

Phone number: +41 41 588 1868

Email: [email protected]

With almost 10 years of recruitment experience, Mike is a specialist in Switzerland’s Finance & Accounting Recruitment market.

He has a strong understanding of Finance & Accounting, leveraged by his Economics degree and extensive experience working with senior leaders across a multitude of sectors.

Alongside this, he has a keen interest in transformation, utilising his broad knowledge to advise organisations on resources required to effectively deliver change and efficiencies.

Mike enjoys learning about people, their goals and motivations, and figuring out how to assist in their success.

When it comes to understanding clients, he can grasp the long-term strategic goals of an organisation with ease and delivers quality over quantity.

Mike’s Interests

Mike’s main interest currently revolves around building his family home, which he shares with his wife and daughter.

His other interests include competitive boxing, which he has been taking part in since he was 16, travelling, cooking, and his cat.

Mike's Successful Candidates

  • Director of Controlling
  • Director of Supply Chain Finance
  • Head of Accounting
  • Consolidation & Reporting Manager
  • Finance Transformation
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Interests

  • Building a Family HomeBuilding a Family Home
  • BoxingBoxing
  • TravellingTravelling
  • CookingCooking
  • His CatHis Cat

Clients

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Mike Baldwin JOBS

Competitive salary
Zug
Posted a month ago

Are you ready to drive business growth in a fast-moving, disruptive media scale-up? We\'re seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our client\'s dynamic team in Zug.

In this role, you\'ll develop and execute a cutting-edge commercial strategy, lead acquisition efforts, and negotiate high-impact deals that fuel our client\'s rapid expansion.

If you\'re a strategic thinker with a proven track record in securing business growth and are eager to shape the future of the media industry, apply now and be part of the exciting journey!

Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager:

  • Develop and implement the commercial strategy to drive business growth
  • Identify, negotiate, and secure new client acquisitions
  • Build and manage relationships with key partners and stakeholders
  • Analyze market trends and opportunities to maximize revenue potential
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to align commercial activities with business goals
  • Prepare and present financial forecasts and reports
  • Lead contract negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and long-term partnerships
  • Drive continuous improvement in commercial processes and performance metrics


Candidate Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a commercial management role within media or a related industry
  • Strong background in business development and client acquisition
  • Excellent negotiation and deal-closing skills
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic plans for growth
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to forecast and drive revenue
  • Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Fluent in English; additional languages a plus

 
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Competitive salary
Zug
Posted a month ago

EMEA Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our client\'s dynamic team in Zug.

As the Senior Accountant, you\'ll maintain financial stability across multinational entities, oversee daily accounting activities, ensure compliance with tax and mercantile obligations, and provide essential financial insights to senior management.

An insight into the role: 
  • Manage daily accounting activities, utilising analytical or cost accounting methods, to ensure adherence to tax and mercantile obligations
  • Provide analytical support, forecasting, and reporting, including the preparation of profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for senior management
  • Ensure correct monthly closure of accounting books
  • Process and prepare financial statements in accordance with established standards and guidelines
  • Conduct audits on financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Report and address any discrepancies identified during financial analysis or auditing
  • Identify, design, and propose solutions and emerging technologies to streamline treasury processes and reporting
  • Propose and implement initiatives to improve accuracy, efficiency, and cost reduction in financial operations

Desired Skills and Experience:
  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
  • Proficiency in corporate accounting, taxes, and social security regulations
  • Understanding of IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER standards
  • Experience in group account consolidation
  • Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Proficiency in English and Spanish would be valued

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
Competitive salary
Zug
Posted 3 weeks ago

Shape the Future of Live-Streaming Technology! EMEA Recruitment is seeking a Senior Technology Consultant to drive the development and market readiness of a cutting-edge live-streaming platform and mobile app.

This flexible role offers the opportunity to lead innovation, mentor remote teams, and transition into a long-term leadership position.

Your Role as the Senior Technology Consultant:

  • Evaluate & Optimise: Assess the platform’s capabilities, infrastructure, and app for improvement
  • Strategize for Growth: Create a roadmap for scalability, reliability, and market readiness
  • Collaborate & Align: Work with product leaders to align technical solutions with business goals
  • Lead Remote Teams: Mentor developers and ensure best practices for platform optimisation
  • Launch Success: Oversee final development stages to ensure a seamless product launch

Key responsibilities:

  • Plan and document technical specifications for live-streaming features
  • Conduct code reviews and manage AWS-based deployment processes
  • Lead sprint planning and backlog grooming for distributed teams.
  • Provide mentorship and feedback to remote developers

Candidate Profile:

  • Expertise in live-streaming technologies and scalable systems
  • Technical skills in React, .NET, React Native, and AWS
  • 3+ years leading remote teams with a focus on engagement and performance
  • Proven ability to craft and implement strategic technical roadmaps

This is your chance to shape the future of live-streaming technology and help launch an innovative product. Ready for the challenge? Apply today!

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Competitive salary
Zug
Posted 3 weeks ago

Lead the Growth of an Innovative Streaming Platform. 

EMEA Recruitment is searching for a dynamic Director of Product Growth to launch and scale a groundbreaking live multi-streaming platform.

This role offers the chance to drive innovation, develop strategies, and lead the growth of a product that empowers creators and transforms how audiences engage with streaming entertainment.

Your Role as the Director of Product Growth:

  • Launch & Scale: Collaborate with leadership to successfully introduce ection.tv to the market, driving adoption and revenue growth
  • Strategic Partnerships: Identify and negotiate sponsorships and business partnerships with high-value brands
  • Growth Strategies: Develop and implement data-driven marketing, sales, and business development plans to grow the platform
  • Community Engagement: Expand and engage the creator and user communities, enhancing loyalty and platform stickiness
  • Product Collaboration: Work with product and engineering teams to align features with user needs and market trends

Key Responsibilities:

  • Craft and optimise monetisation strategies, including subscriptions, sponsorships, and ad revenue
  • Leverage analytics to track customer behaviour and make data-driven growth recommendations
  • Align marketing, sales, and product efforts to maintain and enhance brand identity
  • Mentor team leaders to foster a collaborative and proactive approach to growth

Candidate Profile:

  • Proven expertise in product growth, especially for startups or scale-ups
  • Experience in live-streaming, influencer marketing, or platforms like Twitch/YouTube
  • Strong strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Passion for empowering creators and engaging users in innovative ways

Join our client and help shape the future of live-streaming entertainment, redefining how people connect with content—together!
 
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.