2025-02-11

CIP global executive search has been assigned to recruit a CFO for a FMCG company.

Note: This is a confidential recruitment, which means the information below has been slimmed down. All candidates that are being interviewed will get to take part of the full job description after signing an NDA.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure that bookkeeping is carried out continuously and accurately at all times.
• Financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to the CEO and management team.
• Analyze the company’s financial development and performance against budget and forecasts.
• Drive the company’s financial agenda within the management team through a dedicated role in management meetings, including preparation of decision-making materials and preliminary documentation.
• Responsible for liquidity planning and cash flow management.
• Lead and oversee the budgeting process, including budget preparation and financial forecasts.
• Identify and implement financial strategies that support the company’s business plans.
• Main point of contact for coordination with external auditors and other financial advisors.
• Responsible for the company’s financial systems and support systems for financial reporting.
• Manage relationships with banks and ensure the company financing.
• Ongoing bookkeeping.
• Prepare Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Analyses on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Proactively identify and manage financial risks such as currency fluctuations, credit risks, liquidity, and inventory.
• Conduct cost and revenue analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Perform financial analysis and modeling to support decision-making regarding potential optimizations, investments, and expansion plans.
• Lead the preparation of annual financial statements and tax returns for all companies in the group (including consolidated financial reporting).
• Define requirements and lead the project to implement a new financial system.

Qualifications and experience

• At least 5+ years of experience in a financial role within a larger company.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in accounting is a requirement.
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or equivalent is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or equivalent spreadsheet programs.
• Strong understanding of and interest in financial and accounting systems and platforms.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Experience from a major auditing firm is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers worldwide.
• Strong financial understanding.

Personal Profile

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to prioritize and act efficiently. You have a strong business mindset and excellent communication skills. Actively driving and involving all colleagues in daily operational work is a natural for you, while also effectively navigating, collaborating, and communicating with all functions within the company. You prefer and enjoy working in a smaller, more agile organization where decision-making paths are short. Additionally, you are highly organized and structured, take great responsibility for performance and deliverables, and are driven and focused on continuous improvements.