Strategic Finance Director

beBeeFinance; Milano; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading finance organization in Milan is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer. This key role involves driving growth and profitability through financial management, overseeing financial operations, and providing strategic support to the senior management team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in CFO positions, experience in private equity-backed organizations, and exceptional leadership skills to navigate a dynamic business environment.

Competenze

• Proven track record as a CFO in private equity-backed businesses.
• M&A experience and post-merger integration.
• Experience of securing and managing debt financing.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic support to the senior management team.
• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting and forecasting.
• Lead M&A activities and manage annual audit processes.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Financial Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Formazione

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

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our organization. As a key member of the senior management team, you will be responsible for driving growth and profitability through effective financial management and leadership.

Key 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.

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.