Overview
Description:
We have an opportunity for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who can devise and structure the growth of a Private Equitybacked global organization, while effectively managing Board expectations and investor relations.
As a key member of the leadership team, the CFO will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, responsible for driving financial strategy, enabling growth across geographies, and delivering value creation in line with Private Equity objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Growth
– Partner with the CEO, Board, and Private Equity stakeholders on financial strategy, growth initiatives, and value creation.
– Lead strategic planning, financial modeling, and cross-border expansion.
– Provide insights on performance, risks, and opportunities to support business decisions.
Private Equity & Investor Relations
– Act as the primary liaison with Private Equity partners and investors, ensuring transparent communication and reporting.
– Drive initiatives to maximize enterprise value, including capital structuring, debt financing, and M&A.
– Lead fundraising and strategic transactions, including due diligence, valuation, and integration.
Financial Management & Reporting
– Oversee preparation of accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and management reports.
– Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and compliance frameworks across all operating regions.
– Manage financial consolidation for multi-country operations in line with global accounting standards.
Operational & Commercial Finance
– Partner with business leaders to enhance operational efficiency, margins, and ROI across business units.
– Implement performance metrics, dashboards, and analytics for decision-making.
– Oversee treasury, taxation, risk management, and cash flow optimization.
Leadership & People
– Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team across geographies.
– Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Key Requirements:
– Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification (mandatory) with 15-20 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including at least 10+ years as CFO.
– Currently serving as a CFO in a Private Equityowned organization (mandatory).
– Proven multiple geography experience (mandatory).
– Demonstrated track record of partnering with PE firms and delivering enterprise value.
– Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities