Chief Financial Officer (CFO), International Family & Professional Greater San Jose, Costa Rica Area

The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business in Latin America. The CFO will be a key member of the business and finance leadership teams, with a primary responsibility for providing strategic financial leadership and directing the fiscal functions of the IFP LATAM ABU. This role is pivotal in supporting the business unit, leading a team of 11 finance professionals, and partnering with the Managing Director. The CFO will also be involved in long-range planning, and decision-making processes, and will carry a fiduciary responsibility as a Director on several legal entities. A fundamental expectation is to ensure that all business and financial issues are critically evaluated to facilitate profitable, long-term decisions. The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced financial executive, preferably with a background in FMCG, who is a strategic thinker with a proven track record of driving transformative change. The CFO will be expected to have a Master's degree or equivalent, with a professional accounting qualification and/or MBA being an advantage. Strong communication skills in Spanish and English are critical, as is the ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and manage geographically remote teams. The role requires a leader who is adept at building strong, collaborative relationships, and who can inspire and lead a high-performing finance team. The CFO will also be responsible for the continual improvement of the budgeting process, and the evaluation of the finance division structure, and must demonstrate a strong discipline and culture of control and compliance.

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Arbex