Ph3About Our Client /h3pThe company is a leading manufacturer of wire harnesses for electrical and electronic systems, serving third‑party equipment producers. It also distributes electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components and materials, leveraging both in‑house and customer‑supplied resources. Following recent acquisitions in Germany, the group now serves customers across diverse end markets, including HVAC, vending machines, fitness equipment, industrial machinery, cranes, special vehicles and marine applications. With approximately 550 employees operating across five sites in three countries, the organization generates annual revenues of around €50 million. As a private equity‑owned roll‑up, it is positioned for continued growth through additional follow‑on acquisitions in the coming years. /ph3Job Description /h3pThe Chief Financial Officer will be a key member of the executive team, responsible for all financial functions of the group as well as IT systems and data management. Core responsibilities include financial planning, consolidation, controlling and accounting, managing banking relationships and supporting MA transactions to drive inorganic growth. The role also covers HR administration, internal controls, compliance and oversight across multiple international sites. /ph3What You Will Do /h3ulliDesign, structure and optimise accounting and reporting processes for the entire group, particularly in transfer pricing and post‑merger integration. /liliOversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, management reporting, consolidation and cash flow planning. /liliImplement and enhance modern controlling and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, LucaNet). /liliManage communication with banks, investors and other stakeholders. /liliPlay an active role in MA activities, including due diligence, post‑merger integration and financing structuring. /liliProvide targeted operational support to subsidiaries on financial and process optimisation topics. /li /ulh3Preferred Capabilities /h3ulliSeveral years of experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role in a mid‑sized company, ideally in a private‑equity environment. /liliIndustry knowledge in industrial sectors or project‑based business models is required. /liliIn‑depth knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, HGB, consolidation, working capital management and liquidity control. /liliConfident use of IT systems (e.g., LucaNet, PowerBI, MS Excel) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics). /liliExperience in digitalising financial processes and implementing new systems. /liliStrong negotiation skills with banks, auditors and investors. /liliDemonstrated ability to lead with a structured and analytical approach, operating independently with strong results orientation, cultural adaptability, resilience and high accountability, while remaining comfortable with ambitious stretch targets. /liliFluency in Italian and English is mandatory; German a strong advantage; French a plus. /liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills within a complex organisational structure. /liliStrong knowledge of the needs and expectations of investors and shareholders. /liliSuccessful in working within an international context, within a diverse range of cultures and environments. /li /ulh3What's on Offer /h3pGreat career opportunity. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr