CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Overview

Our client is a small Italian company operating in the industrial sector, specifically in plant engineering, backed by an investor aiming to build an aggregated industrial hub with a long-term growth vision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the company's administrative, accounting, tax, and management control functions;
• Supervise the integration of operational activities and reporting across subsidiaries, in line with the fund's governance principles;
• Create and manage a structured management control system, including analytical accounting and reporting models, and implement a CRM for budgeting, performance monitoring, and strategic support;
• Prepare financial statements and monthly economic, asset, and financial reports;
• Analyze budget variances and implement corrective actions within the scope of responsibility;
• Oversee treasury and optimize group financial management, including cash flows, working capital control, investment activities, and net financial position management, including acquisition financing;
• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions, preparing financial documentation and ensuring compliance with contractual clauses;
• Interact with the CEO, Board of Directors, and new shareholders to define strategic objectives and corporate/function budgets;
• Support operational and industrial functions in the economic-financial analysis of development projects, investments, and extraordinary transactions;
• Assist management in M&A activities and post-acquisition integration processes;
• Manage relationships with consulting and auditing firms;
• Participate in shareholder meetings, board meetings, and executive committees, preparing and presenting supporting documentation;
• Draft meeting minutes, manage corporate books and meeting notices;
• Provide support on personnel-related matters;
• Manage risks, including through insurance contract subscription and management;
• Implement corporate governance frameworks (231, GDPR, ESG reporting).

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Engineering, or equivalent;
• Solid experience as Chief Financial Officer with strong expertise in administration, finance, and control;
• Previous experience in entrepreneurial environments, ideally mid-sized companies backed by private equity funds;
• Direct experience in extraordinary transactions (acquisitions and divestitures) within PE-backed companies, including M&A/buy & build operations;
• Experience in implementing and managing the full management control cycle, consolidated financial statements, and group administrative-accounting processes;
• Knowledge of OIC and IFRS accounting standards and financial reporting for investment funds;
• Experience in managing financing contracts and structured finance instruments;
• Ability to lead and develop administrative teams, ensuring process efficiency and consistency;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels, with a proactive approach to engaging with entrepreneurs, investors, and institutional stakeholders;
• Pragmatic, collaborative, results-oriented, and problem-solving mindset, with strong analytical skills and a flexible, proactive attitude;
• Preferably knowledgeable in legal, tax, and corporate matters;
• Experience with advanced ERP systems and integrated reporting tools is a plus;
• Fluent in English.

Job ID JN-092025-6825702_PE_