Chief Financial Officer Milano

Chief Financial Officer
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Chaberton Professionals is one of the recruiting divisions of Chaberton Partners.

From our HQ in Lugano, we support client companies in the search and selection of middle and top management profiles.

Our goal is to create success stories and enrich the talent pipeline within our client companies.

For a multinational Company, leader in its field, we are seeking for a Chief Financial Officer.

This pivotal role combines financial leadership with strategic management.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the company's growth, ensuring financial sustainability, and maintaining strong relationships with financial institutions and stakeholders.

(Size revenues approximately 250 million, 4 production sites, 500 HC).

Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the CEO, the candidate shall undertake the following key responsibilities: Financial Strategy and Management: Develop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with overall business goals; Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure operational efficiency and profitability; Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk to sustain healthy business operations.

Bank Relations: Keep strategic relationships with banks and financial institutions supported by the Export Credit Manager.

Operational Leadership: Collaborate closely with the CEO and other executives to drive the company's strategic direction; Provide leadership and oversight for the finance, accounting and administrative teams; Act as a key decision-maker in cross-departmental initiatives and resource allocation.

Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards, tax regulations, and corporate policies; Oversee audits, risk management processes, and internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Performance Analysis and Reporting: Monitor and analyze key financial metrics to identify opportunities for improvement; Prepare and present financial reports to the executive team and board of directors, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses; Supervise preparation of monthly financial and operational reporting to the shareholders and assisting the CEO in monthly discussions with the shareholders supervisory board.

People Management: Manage 14 people across finance & control, export credit and administrative teams.

Banking and Credit/Bonding Line Management: Lead negotiations with banks and financial institutions to secure and optimize credit and bonding lines; Negotiate and manage bank guarantees, letters of credit, and other financial instruments critical to project execution; Monitor compliance with any relevant covenants and ensure optimal financial arrangements.

Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and financial stakeholders to support business growth; Represent the company in negotiations, meetings, and discussions with external parties.

Qualifications and Skills: Master Degree in Finance, preferred MBA; Proven experience as a CFO in a senior financial leadership role, mainly in Controlling, Financial Planning, Accounting, and Administration, acquired in multinational companies, preferably industrial corporations working on projects; Strong expertise in banking negotiations and credit line management leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Fluency in English (French is a plus).