CFO – PE BACKED MANUFACTURING/TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS

Job title : CFO – PE BACKED MANUFACTURING/TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS
Location : London
Contact : Philip Hodson
Call : Philip
Email : email Philip
Reference : 1050837
​THE SEARCH:

We are pleased to be partnering with a Private Equity backed business based in London to hire a CFO. Experience within Manufacturing, Technology or FMCG is essential for this role. This role will assist in the international growth of the organisation and will assist the CEO directly on a wide range of commercial and transformational projects including building a best in class Finance function globally.

 

THE ROLE:
  • Drive selected part of the value creation programme working on interdisciplinary projects in an international context

  • Develop, define, plan and deliver strategic initiatives/ Programmes in cross-functional teams in different areas of our business, including central functions, to achieve measurable improvements and benefits as part of the organisations Transformation Programme

  •  Provide strategic guidance as well as hands-on support to the Project Leaders to ensure they can meet their targets

  •  Support the CEO on selected high value projects

  •  Undertake evaluations/reviews of existing ways of working to identify gaps in performance

  •  Challenge business owners and identify new areas of value creation and opportunities for improvement.

  •  Ensure planned initiatives and projects are delivered on time with the planned financial gains

  •  Ensure strategic alignment and effective programme organization

  •  Manage effective proactive engagement and communication with all stakeholders (e.g. Finance & Controlling, Communications, Human Resources etc)

  •  Create top management presentation, analyses and reports on a regular basis

  •  Actively contribute to developing a positive culture of continuous improvement across the organisation

 

THE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Experience working as a CFO/FD within a high growth international organisation

  • Experience of working in a demanding PE environment with highly motivated and driven professionals

  • Experience of working autonomously on projects and handling multiple work streams

  • Qualified Finance Professional