CFO Transformation Leader for Value Creation

stout; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Stout is seeking a senior leader to drive CFO advisory engagements, partnering with CFOs and PE sponsors to transform finance and operations. You will identify cost reduction, margin improvements, and value creation opportunities across middle-market to large organizations.

Role focuses on working capital, profitability analysis, and post-acquisition synergy realization, while mentoring junior staff and leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of corporate finance, FP&A, operational finance, and business transformation.
• Experience leading finance transformation or value creation initiatives.
• Expertise in working capital optimization and cash conversion.

Responsibilities

• Lead CFO advisory engagements focused on improving financial and operational performance.
• Partner with CFOs and executive teams to develop and execute transformation initiatives.
• Assess working capital performance and implement measurable improvements.
• Lead post-acquisition value creation and synergy realization.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations to improve profitability and cash flow.
• Mentor and develop junior professionals and engagement teams.
• Drive business development opportunities and expand client relationships.

Skills

CFO advisory

Financial analysis

Operating performance

Leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Job description

Stout is seeking a senior leader to drive CFO advisory engagements, partnering with CFOs and PE sponsors to transform finance and operations. You will identify cost reduction, margin improvements, and value creation opportunities across middle-market to large organizations.

Role focuses on working capital, profitability analysis, and post-acquisition synergy realization, while mentoring junior staff and leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver measurable results.