CFO

• Lead a transformational growth journey
• Strategic exposure to Private Equity stakeholders

About Our Client

Our client is a private equity-backed group operating internationally through multiple production sites and business units. Following a successful buy-and-build strategy, the company is entering a new phase of integration, process optimization, and accelerated growth.

Job Description

• Lead the Group Finance function, overseeing Accounting, Finance, Controlling, Treasury, Financial Reporting and Financial Planning activities.
• Coordinate and integrate the finance and administration teams across the Group's various entities, contributing to the development of a centralized and scalable operating model aligned with the Group's growth objectives.
• Support management and shareholders in strategic decision-making by providing financial analysis, business insights and performance monitoring tools aimed at driving value creation.
• Act as the primary financial counterpart to the Board of Directors, investors, financial institutions, auditors and external advisors.
• Play an active role in future M&A transactions, coordinating due diligence, execution and post-acquisition integration activities while supporting the identification and delivery of synergies outlined in the business plan.
• Support and coordinate the integration of acquired companies, ensuring the progressive harmonization of processes, procedures, control systems and governance models.
• Support and coordinate the onboarding and integration of new resources joining through add-on acquisitions, ensuring business continuity, retention of key talent and the progressive standardization of finance and administrative processes across the Group.
• Lead the development and evolution of the Finance function through the implementation of processes, procedures and managerial tools appropriate to the Group's complexity and growth ambitions.
• Oversee the entire management control process, ensuring the implementation of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and business planning models to monitor performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and supervise the statutory and consolidated financial reporting process, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial information to management and shareholders.
• Continuously monitor Group performance through KPIs and reporting tools, analyzing variances against budget and business plan targets and promoting corrective actions where necessary.
• Manage relationships with banking and financial institutions, ensuring effective oversight of treasury, working capital, net financial position and funding requirements, including acquisition financing structures where applicable.
• Ensure effective cash flow management and financial planning, providing visibility on operational requirements and investment needs to support future growth.
• Ensure full compliance with administrative, accounting and tax obligations, promoting practices in governance, internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities related to utilities, ESG and HSE, working closely with other business functions.
• Support the implementation and continuous enhancement of ERP systems and management tools, promoting digitalization and efficiency within finance and administrative processes.
• Contribute to the evolution of the organization, supporting the transition from an entrepreneurial environment to a more structured, managerial and performance-driven operating model.
• Partner with the CEO and shareholders in shaping the Group's organizational evolution, acting as a key link between ownership, management and the broader organization while contributing to the development of the future leadership structure.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven track record as a CFO, preferably within private equity-backed companies.
• Significant CFO experience in industrial or manufacturing businesses of comparable size and complexity.
• Previous exposure to the Food & Beverage sector is highly preferred; candidates from manufacturing environments characterized by operational complexity and multi-plant organizations will also be strongly considered.
• Demonstrated experience managing groups that have grown through acquisitions and corporate integration programs.
• Direct involvement in M&A transactions, including due diligence, deal execution and post-acquisition integration.
• Strong understanding of private equity environments, including reporting requirements, governance frameworks and value creation processes.
• Solid experience managing relationships with banks, investors and institutional financial stakeholders.
• Proven experience implementing ERP systems and advanced management tools, with a strong focus on digitalization and process improvement.
• Strong industrial and business-oriented mindset, coupled with the ability to understand the operational dynamics of complex manufacturing organizations.
• Pragmatic and hands-on approach, combined with the ability to design and implement processes, structures and organizational models capable of supporting significant business growth.
• Credible and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to lead experienced teams while preserving an agile and entrepreneurial culture.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong execution capabilities and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments undergoing transformation and change.
• Knowledge of the North-East Italian business landscape and geographical proximity to the area would be considered a strong advantage.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the transformation of a high-growth, private equity-backed group.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership, shareholders, and strategic decision-making.
• Significant involvement in future acquisition and integration projects.
• A highly visible position with broad influence across the organization.
• Competitive executive compensation package including bonus and benefits.