CFO

CFOOur client is a leading, global player within the manufacturing field. Having secured investment from one of Europe's leading institutional investors, the business is seeking an CFO as it goes through a period of transformation and growth.You will be responsible for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of the business including financial control, consolidation, business planning, tax, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance and detailed cash flow analysis.Financial ManagementOversee all aspects of day-to-day, operational financial management of the business, including outsourced services, accounting, billing, collections, payments, payroll, reconciliations, systems, controls, policies and proceduresMaintain detailed oversight of the group’s cash position, and provide cashflow reporting, treasury considerations and working capital analyses to the BoardBudgets: define the Group’s yearly budget orientations, review and report to Board.Provide high-quality commercial analysis, data analysis and business insights, including analysing and optimising customer profitability, project performance, pricing structures, margin control and return-on-investment analysesCommercial AnalysisProvide high-quality commercial analysis, data analysis and business insights, including analysing and optimising customer profitability, project performance, pricing structures, margin control and return-on-investment analysesDrive ad hoc projects and business modelling to anticipate and meet market changes, as requiredSystems ImprovementLead and drive integration and utilisation of the ERP systems across the groupPromote the increasing use of systems, tools and automation, including for reporting purposes, to deliver efficient and effective financial and business processes enabling the group’s future growthBackgroundProven track record as a number one in a high-growth businessIdeally a background in international fast-growing company and prior experience in a company with a Private Equity ShareholderExperience in a contract-based or project-driven revenue model companySolid experience in accounting consolidation across multiple currencies (minimum c.5 years)