- Great job opportunity
- Opportunity for professional growth
About Our Client
A leading hospitality group is entering a new phase of growth following a majority acquisition by a private equity fund and a capital increase. To support its ambitious expansion plan, which includes organic improvement and multiple acquisitions, the company is seeking a new CFO to strengthen its organizational structure and drive strategic financial leadership.
Job Description
The selection will focus more on the person, rather than just the candidate, who most aligns-both in terms of values and vision-with the interests of the shareholders.
In line with company policies, the selected individual will have the following responsibilities
- Reporting to the CEO, the selected professional will be an integral part of a development project focused on identifying new economies of scale;
- The CFO will be expected to proactively develop and lead the Administration, Finance, and Control function by monitoring processes, procedures, and activities;
- The CFO will support the Management Team in strategic decision-making and in achieving business objectives.
Additionally, the new CFO will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the management control process, starting from the structuring of an analytical accounting and reporting model oriented toward budgeting and monitoring of company performance, as well as supporting business strategy;
- Managing relationships with financial institutions, cash flow (through control of working capital and investment activities), and Net Financial Position (NFP);
- Preparing financial statements and generating monthly economic, financial, and balance sheet reports;
- Interacting with the CEO, the Board of Directors, and shareholders to define and share business trends, objectives, and both corporate and departmental budgets;
- Measuring company performance through reporting tools and analyzing data variances from the budget, implementing corrective actions where applicable and within their scope of responsibility;
- Ensuring that administrative and accounting processes, procedures, and activities are in place, while also guaranteeing compliance with all administrative, accounting, and tax obligations;
- Supervising the IT, Procurement, and potentially HR departments;
- Managing relationships with consulting firms, auditors, and legal advisors.
The Successful Applicant
Candidate Requirements:
- Degree in Economics, Engineering, or an equivalent background;
- At least 10 years of experience (mandatory), with a minimum of 5 years in the role of Chief Financial Officer in a highly complex operational environment, where strong administrative and financial skills were developed;
- Expertise in IFRS;
- Experience in extraordinary operations will be considered a plus;
- Knowledge of the hospitality industry dynamics, or at least retail environments developed through aggregation platforms
- Strong knowledge and capability in managing the entire management control cycle;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels;
- Skills in legal, tax, and corporate matters;
- Advanced Excel skills and preferably experience with modern ERP systems;
- Fluent in English.
What's on Offer
Great career opportunity
Contact: Sebastiano Gavazzi
Quote job ref: JN-052025-6742289