Job Description
Reporting to the President for the business, we are seeking an experienced and strategic CFO to join our leading, consumer goods client. This hire plays a crucial role in financial leadership, strategic decision-making, investor relations & eventually driving the IPO for the business.
The job description for this position includes:
1. Financial Leadership and Strategy: Provide strategic financial direction for the company, distribution partners and acquired brands.
2. Investor Relations and Communication: Serve as the primary representative for the company's financial matters, articulating the organization's value proposition and growth strategies to investors
3. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Oversight: Lead financial due diligence on potential acquisition targets & lead the integration of financial and operational systems post-acquisition
4. Compliance and Risk Management: Maintain compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
5. Team Leadership and Collaboration: Provide strong functional leadership to Finance, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, and M&A teams
6. IPO preparation: lead IPO preparation and manage relationships with the banks, law-firms and advisers
The Successful Applicant
7. Master's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
8. Proven experience, fifteen or more years, in a finance leadership role within the consumer goods, beverage or retail industry, at group level
9. IPO experience is a must for this role
10. Expertise in retail negotiations, M&A expertise and investor relations
11. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
12. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
13. Demonstrated leadership ability, with a track record of effectively leading and developing high-performing teams.
14. Experience in a global role & managing multiple regions across APAC, EMEA, North America
15. Strategic mindset, with the ability to think critically and drive results in a dynamic environment.
16. Ability to travel globally, up to 50% and flexibility for short term relocation during IPO, is a must.
If you are a strategic thinker, finance leader with a passion for joining a firm that thrives on collaboration and humility, this CFO role could be a great next move.
What's on Offer
Our client is a leading consumer goods & retail player, that's investing across geographical, brand and product diversification. They are growing consistently at 12-15% CAGR. This would be an excellent move for someone looking for a high visibility role, in a private firm with an ambition to list, that offers the chance to lead lean teams across accounting, investor relations, M&A, risk etc. Remuneration will be very competitive and will include a fixed base, performance linked bonus, stock, comprehensive medical for the family, relocation support (if applicable) etc.
This is a confidential search, so we are only accepting applications via the online link and not via email or LinkedIn messages.