CFO (PE-backed)

Multinational company, backed by Private Equity (PE) in the logistics/transportation sector, currently undergoing a phase of organic and inorganic growth with international exposure, is seeking a CFO to work closely with the Fund.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Control
▸ Own and develop the business plan, budget, and forecasting processes.
▸ Lead financial reporting for management, the board, and shareholders with rigour and
clarity, while ensuring compliance with deadlines.
▸ Monitor results, cash flow, debt, overheads, and business performance on an ongoing
basis.

▸ Analyse variances and define corrective actions with an executive mindset.
Treasury, Banking & Financing
▸ Oversee treasury management and cash flow forecasting with discipline and foresight.
▸ Ensure liquidity and manage financing needs at each stage of the expansion plan.
▸ Actively manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.

CAPEX / OPEX Control & Financial Analysis
▸ Lead CAPEX and OPEX control in a context of significant investment and accelerated
growth.
▸ Drive tax structuring, tax due diligence, and financial due diligence of acquisitions in
consultation with advisors and factoring in requirements of the shareholders.
▸ Oversee profitability analysis by asset, project, or business unit.
▸ Provide robust financial support to investment decisions and operational management.
▸ Validate scenarios and financial models to support strategic decision-making.

Accounting, Tax & Process Oversight
▸ Coordinate and supervise the accounting and tax team and managing external parties
▸ Validate monthly, quarterly, and annual closes with quality and consistency.
▸ Ensure the accuracy of financial data as the foundation for decision-making.
▸ Coordinate external auditors and advisors efficiently and with clear criteria.
▸ Drive improvements in financial processes, information systems, and internal controls
▸ Validate tax strategies (in collaboration with tax advisors) and optimize the group’s tax
position.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

A profile with real experience in high-growth companies — preferably backed by private equity or
investment funds — who can move comfortably between operational detail and strategic vision.
Someone who builds trust with institutional partners while structuring a finance team ready to
scale.
▸ +12 years of experience in corporate finance, with at least 3 years in a financial leadership
role.
▸ Strong command of business planning, executive reporting, and debt management.
▸ Results-driven, analytically rigorous, with excellent communication skills for demanding
stakeholders.
▸ Fluent English required. Experience in international or multi-country environments is a
plus.
The profile should have a strong capacity to relate with the remaining senior members and mentor
junior team members. It shall have a hands-on operational management and collaborative
approach and shall embody the company’s culture and shareholders’ vision