CFO - Chief Financial Officer

- Opportunity to join a Holding at an early stage, supporting its growth
- Solid investor committed to a long-term project

About Our Client

Context

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.

Job Description

Key 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);

The Successful Applicant

Candidate Requirements

- 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.

What's on Offer

Great career opportunity

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