Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Company is seeking a Group CFO to play a pivotal role in the organization's strategic shift and positioning for growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall financial strategy, capital structure, and commercial direction, with a focus on challenging established practices and leading the financial transformation of the group. This includes designing the financial architecture, optimizing the balance sheet, and being a key player in M&A activities. The role demands a professional with a master's degree in economics or finance, a proven track record in a CFO or top-level finance function, and a deep understanding of balance sheet management, M&A, refinancing, and process development. Experience in capital-intensive businesses, cross-border organizations, and digitalization of financial processes is highly valued. The ideal CFO for the company will be a strategic, business-oriented, and unifying leader with a strong ability to execute and a passion for change management. They should be a fearless sparring partner, capable of challenging the status quo, and have the ability to build trust across the organization. The role requires a candidate with high intellectual capacity, robustness, and excellent collaboration skills, who can effectively lead the financial resources and develop a performance-oriented finance team. The Group CFO will work closely with the Group CEO, the board, and the owners, and will be expected to have a significant impact on the company's value creation and strategic direction.