Chief Financial Officer

Hartmann Young; Bordeaux; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A private equity-backed life sciences organization in Bordeaux is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial operations. The role involves managing financial strategy, ensuring compliance with French regulations, and supporting growth initiatives. The ideal candidate has significant experience in finance leadership within the life sciences or biopharma sector, with a proven track record of managing P&L responsibilities. This is a key position that offers the chance to shape the financial future of a high-growth organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in life sciences or biopharma sectors.
• Experience in private equity-backed environments.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead financial strategy and reporting across the organization.
• Oversee financial planning and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with French regulations and tax authorities.

Connaissances

Senior finance leadership

Stakeholder management

P&L responsibility

Knowledge of French financial regulations

Leadership skills

Description du poste

Hartmann Young are partnering with a private equity–backed life sciences organisation to appoint an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team.

The CFO will be responsible for leading all financial operations, providing strategic and operational leadership across finance, accounting, and compliance. This role will oversee financial planning, reporting, and performance management, while ensuring strong governance and collaboration with key external stakeholders including auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead all aspects of financial strategy, reporting, and control across the organisation.
• Partner with the CEO and investors to drive growth, profitability, and value creation.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and P&L oversight for a multi-service, international business.
• Ensure compliance with French regulations, tax authorities, and work council requirements.
• Support strategic initiatives, M&A activity, and integration projects.
• Build and develop a high-performing finance function aligned with company objectives.

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• Proven experience as a senior finance leader within the life sciences, biopharma, or R&D services sectors.
• Strong track record managing full P&L responsibility and working in PE-backed environments.
• Deep knowledge of French financial regulation, tax, and labour frameworks.
• Commercially minded with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

This is a strategic opportunity to lead the financial direction of a high-growth, science-driven organisation entering an exciting new phase of development.