Chief Financial Officer

The company is a medium sized industrial player undergoing significant growth.

Job Description

The CFO will be responsible for the following activities:

• Lead and coordinate the activities of the Administration, Finance, and Management Control functions.
• Implement a management control model based on the development of an analytical accounting and reporting system focused on budgeting and monitoring company performance, supporting the business strategy.
• Manage the financial structure with a focus on debt, cash flow, working capital, and optimization of the net financial position, including project and acquisition financing processes related to international industrial investments.
• Oversee treasury operations by ensuring integrated management of relationships with banks and financial institutions, compliance with contractual clauses, and preparation of related documentation.
• Prepare budget plans and periodic economic-financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting principles (OIC/IFRS) and tax and corporate regulations in the relevant countries.
• Supervise the accuracy of administrative and accounting flows and the timeliness of tax and corporate compliance in accordance with applicable regulations and tariffs.
• Ensure the analysis of company performance through planning and control tools, analyse variances against the budget, and implement corrective actions when possible and within own competence.
• Guarantee the periodic preparation of economic, asset, and financial reports.
• Support operational and technical functions in the economic-financial analysis of development projects, industrial investments, and strategic initiatives related to renewable energy.
• Assist management in M&A processes, integration of new companies, and potential operations involving Private Equity funds.
• Manage relationships with consulting and auditing firms, ensuring credibility and reliability in relations with financial and institutional stakeholders.
• Ensure the coordination and development of the AFC team, guaranteeing its capabilities and competencies.

The Successful Applicant

Candidate requirements for the position:

• Solid experience in the role of CFO within structured organizations, backed by Private Equity funds, preferably with a strong international focus and operating in the industrial and energy sectors.
• Proven skills in Administration, Finance, and Control, with a strong background in management control and finance.
• Direct experience in managing extraordinary transactions and M&A activities.
• In-depth knowledge of economic, asset, and financial reporting aimed at institutional investors, as well as structured finance operations (LBO, project financing).
• Experience in corporate finance management and handling relationships with investors and banking institutions.
• Ability to lead and develop AFC teams, including in multicultural environments distributed across multiple countries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive attitude towards engaging with entrepreneurs, investors, and institutional stakeholders.
• Pragmatic, collaborative, and results-oriented approach, with strong analytical skills and a proactive, flexible mindset.
• Familiarity with advanced ERP systems and integrated reporting tools (SAP).
• Fluent command of the English language.

What's On Offer

An excellent and challenging opportunity for a CFO who, as a Business Partner, seeks to play an integral role in the development and value creation of a rapidly growing company.