Carve Out Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a significant corporate carve-out in Europe. The successful candidate will be a key strategic partner to the CEO and the primary operational interface for the Private Equity board. This role is pivotal in leading the financial separation from the parent entity, building a standalone, agile, and PE-grade finance function, and driving the Sponsor's Value Creation Plan. The CFO will be responsible for TSA exit management, establishing a robust financial infrastructure, and team building across multiple European geographies. Additionally, the role involves strategic finance, PE investor engagement, operational transformation, and exit preparation, including M&A and integration. Candidates for the CFO position must have a proven track record in executing corporate carve-outs or complex divestments, with a strong background in a Private Equity-backed environment. The role requires a leader with a Master's degree in finance/business or a professional accounting qualification, fluent in English, and with additional European language skills being advantageous. The ideal candidate will have a commercial drive, be adept at managing multi-jurisdictional finance teams, and possess the technical and leadership skills necessary to lead the business through this transformative phase. A low-ego, hands-on leadership style, capable of balancing high-level strategy with operational detail, is essential.