Chief Financial Officer

Key2people; Pavia; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A reputable consultancy firm seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Pavia, Italy, to drive growth and profitability as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a background in finance within a private equity-backed business. Responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, leading M&A activities, and providing strategic financial insight to stakeholders.

Competenze

• Proven track record as a CFO in private equity-backed businesses.
• Experience working with a CEO in international business.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic support to the senior management team.
• Lead M&A activities from a finance perspective.
• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting and forecasting.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Communication

Cash Management

M&A Experience

Analytical Thinking

Formazione

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client, a private equity-backed international consultancy business with an impressive blue-chip client base, is seeking a commercial Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will act as a key strategic partner to the CEO and Board, driving growth and profitability. Responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality management information and data to support confident, business-critical decision-making, the incoming CFO will need to have a keen understanding of the dynamics of a PE backed business and while experience with a PE exit is not mandatory, candidates must have worked in a business where there has been a focus on cash management, refinancing, and debt/covenant management. The CFO will bear ultimate responsibility for all finance-related activities within the company, ensuring rigorous financial controls are embedded throughout the organization, and must possess excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively across all areas of the business and acting as a primary point of contact for banks and investor. This role requires someone with a truly ‘hands-on’ attitude, capable of leading by example.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support to the senior management team in the creation and delivery of their growth strategy, providing expert advice on both growth opportunity areas and their execution.
• Lead M&A activities from a finance perspective, including financial and Tax DD, assessing deal structure and financing sources.
• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and risk assessment.
• Produce consolidated Group financials/ reporting under IFRS.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying areas of improvement and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to internal stakeholders, investors, and board members.
• Managing the annual audit process and ensuring rigorous compliance with all relevant financial reporting requirements.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven track record as a CFO in private equity-backed businesses
• Experience working with a CEO providing broader commercial and strategic value in an international business
• Experience of working in consultancy/ professional services business
• Experience of improving internal and IT processes
• M&A experience and post-merger integration
• Experience of securing and managing debt financing
• Experience of delivering value to shareholders through successful exits either PE and/or Trade beneficial
• Exceptional leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a results-oriented mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• A ‘hands-on’ mentality, able to work independently with a small support team
• Team player
• Willing to travel frequently to European sites

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