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Client Description:
For our client, a multinational company operating in the education sector, we are looking for a
Chief Financial Officer
Responsibilities
The CFO will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities
within the country, ensuring the organization's financial stability, optimizing
resource allocation, and actively contributing to the group's global strategy.
The role
reports directly to the Country Manager Italy and functionally to the Group
Deputy CFO, ensuring strong alignment with the corporate finance team.
- Key Responsibilities
- Oversee financial planning,
budgeting, forecasting, and local reporting
- Ensure the accuracy of
financial data (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow) and develop KPIs to
support decision-making
- Lead the preparation and
analysis of financial reports, ensuring compliance and strong internal
controls
- Act as a financial advisor to
the Country Manager, supporting strategic decisions (expansion,
investments, M&A, new academies)
- Maintain close coordination
with the corporate finance team to ensure consistency in policies,
processes, and reporting
- Collaborate with academic and
operational teams to align resource allocation with educational objectives
- Oversee internal and external
audits, ensuring solid financial governance
- Manage and develop the local
finance team, fostering talent and capabilities
- Drive improvements in financial
systems and tools, contributing to overall efficiency
- Continuously enhance processes,
with a focus on reporting quality and analytical capabilities
Your Profile
The Company will consider applicants that meet the following requirements:
- Degree in Finance, Economics,
Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree or
equivalent is a plus
- Proven experience in senior
financial leadership roles; experience in the education or healthcare
sectors is highly valued
- Strong strategic, analytical,
and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across
multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to implement robust
financial systems in dynamic and international environments
- High proficiency in English and
fluency in Italian; experience in multicultural environments
- Experience with Microsoft
Dynamics (Business Central) is a plus
- Previous experience managing or
coordinating IT resources/teams is a plus
- Experience with private equity funds or scale-up
companies is a must
?Candidates, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006, 215/2003 and 216/2003, are invited to read the privacy notice available below the data request form on the application page (EU Regulation No. 2016/679).
The job offer is open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006 and current regulations on equal opportunities. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and ensures equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation or disability.?
Settore: Istruzione/Formazione/Servizi bibliotecari
Ruolo: Medicina/Sanità