Chief Finance Officer jobs in Italy

Yorktown Search Partners, a distinguished executive placement firm, is embarking on a confidential mandate to identify a Chief Financial Officer for one of our esteemed private equity portfolio companies. This individual will serve as a linchpin within the executive team, partnering strategically with the CEO while spearheading the development and management of a robust financial function within the organization. As we conduct this search in utmost confidentiality, we are seeking a candidate who can adeptly understand and communicate the core drivers of the business, ensuring that strategies are executed against corporate objectives for growth and profitability.

The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in leading finance functions within mid-market commercial services or professional services enterprises, ideally within the context of private equity-backed companies. They should possess a proven track record of managing sophisticated lending relationships and overseeing the build-out of infrastructure to deliver best-in-class Business Intelligence (BI) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting. Moreover, experience in operating a finely tuned finance and accounting function, tailored for potential IPO readiness, is highly desirable.

In this confidential role, the selected candidate will be responsible for crafting and executing financial strategy, providing oversight for financial planning and analysis efforts, managing cash flow, working capital, and company audits, and ensuring legal compliance across all financial functions. Collaboration with the CEO and the executive team will be paramount in making strategic decisions regarding the company's financial strategy and operational direction.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and present strategic financial and tax recommendations to the CEO.
• Provide support for financial planning and analysis efforts.
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and company audits.
• Prepare and present financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements pertaining to financial functions.
• Manage and nurture relationships with financial institutions.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in finance-based analytical skills.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in finance, preferably within private equity portfolio companies.
• CPA or MBA preferred, though not mandatory.

As Yorktown Search Partners, we are committed to finding exceptional talent to fill this critical leadership position for our confidential client. If you are a visionary CFO with private equity portfolio company experience, ready to make a transformative impact within a dynamic organization, we invite you to confidentially apply and become an integral part of our client's journey to success.