CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER EUROPE (EU CFO)

Overview

For an international Company, leader in the Logistics industry, we are looking for the Chief Financial Officer EUROPE (CFO EU) who will act as a key strategic advisor to the organization, overseeing financial planning, operational finance, and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Group CFO, based in USA, he/she will be responsible for the following areas:

Responsibilities

• Lead the Europe financial central team, ensuring real-time visibility into spending, liabilities, and cash flow;
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cost reviews, and project/sales cost analysis, including all related reporting to USA HQ;
• Manage external Audits and maintain relationships with auditors, tax consultants, and internal functions;
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, tax calculations and group/local reporting;
• Analyze cost deviations and collaborate with operational teams to identify risks and implement corrective actions;
• Review business cost estimates and assess financial risks in proposals, providing value-added insights;
• Supervise cash operations including receipts, deposits, bank reconciliations, transfers, and timely invoice payments;
• Produce key financial and statistical reports, such as cash flow statements, cash positions, and guarantee tracking;
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly financial reporting for Group-level analysis;
• Lead the Team cooperatively and communicate convincing visions and goals to employees, always fostering a cohesive environment.

What we Offer

• You will join a dynamic and rapidly expanding Company on an international scale, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy and driving the future of the financial department;
• The Environment encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth;
• Competitive package salary.

Who are we looking for

• At least 10 years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in the role of CFO in a highly complex operational environment, preferably in Logistics;
• Strong expertise in controlling, finance, and change management, ideally complemented by a background in management consulting or Auditing;
• Strong understanding of complex financial ecosystems involving multiple licenses, jurisdictions, and revenue models;
• Experience in M&A transactions;
• Strong analytical skills, practical operational know-how, and the ability to manage complex global financial structures;
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP;
• Entrepreneurial mindset, initiative, a clear strategic direction and the confidence to navigate new challenges in an international context;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels, with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with different cultures and approaches;
• Fluent in English and Italian;
• Strong plus: prior involvement in raising institutional capital will and Stock Exchange listing.

Location: Milan, willingness to travel occasionally.

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