THE SEARCH:
Altus Partners are delighted to be retained with a leading European growth investor to appoint a CFO for their flagship Ecommerce asset based in Germany. The CFO will partner with the CEO to lead strategic decision-making across the business, along with ensuring the implementation of best-in-class finance systems and processes, and ultimately driving value creation. The company is considered a market-leader in their vertical and has shown steady organic growth; they are now looking to increase their international presence and consolidate their European Market position. This will suit an established CFO from Ecommerce, or a Finance Director from this sector who is looking to step-up.
THE ROLE:
Contribute to developing the strategic agenda and financial planning of the business and its execution
Leading the finance function and oversight of all operational finance activity, along with corporate development activity
Prepare and present the board pack materials to internal and external stakeholders including investors
Playing a crucial role in all future M&A activity, helping to scope investment and transaction strategy, and leading on delivery and integration
Managing and developing a finance team, acting as a visible face of the business both internally and to external parties
Ensuring that robust frameworks and systems are in place to accommodate continued rapid growth
Develop the investor narrative and brand image
Present regular insightful management information, including market analysis, budgets, forecasting and necessary commentary
Establish and ensure the adherence to financial processes that meet the statutory requirements of the organisation
Managing and developing relationships with investors and key stakeholders across the business
Model financial climate scenarios and market trends to assist senior executives in creating strategic plans
THE REQUIREMENTS:
Prior Ecommerce/online retail experience
Exposure to manageing and developing a large team
Fluent German language ability
Strong commercial acumen and technical grounding
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