Food manufacturing, PE backed company Real impact About Our Client The client is a relevant player in the food manufacturing space. Owned by a leading Private Equity fund, the company is well positioned to capture the expected market growth and to pursue an active M&A; strategy.
Lead the financial strategy and build a structured, scalable Finance & Administration function. Implement governance, financial planning, reporting, and management-control systems aligned with PE backed requirements. Manage ongoing communication with the private equity fund, including KPIs, reporting packages, budgeting, and industrial plan updates. Strengthen administrative and accounting processes, implementing digital tools and standardised procedures. Support commercial expansion, pricing, margin analysis, and contract management for the industrial channel. Oversee treasury, cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships. Manage procurement activities, particularly around raw material cost control and risk management. Evaluate investment opportunities, capacity expansion projects, and other strategic initiatives. Lead M&A; activities including scouting, financial analysis, due diligence, and integration. Guide the organisational transformation toward a more data driven and managerial culture, while developing and mentoring the Finance team.
The Successful Applicant
Proven experience as a CFO within manufacturing driven food & beverage companies.
Background in PE backed environments, with familiarity in governance, KPIs, and value creation processes. Solid track record building or restructuring finance functions in growing or partially unstructured organisations. Strong hands on attitude combined with strategic vision, resilience, and operational execution capability.
Experience in companies ranging €80-150 M revenue and in contexts of rapid scaling. Knowledge of supply chain, purchasing, and raw material management, preferably agricultural commodities. Ability to interface with corporate/industrial clients and understand B2 B commercial dynamics. Mature and collaborative leadership style suited to a transition from founder led to managerial structures. Excellent analytical skills, strong familiarity with ERP/BI systems, and fluent English proficiency. What\u2019s on Offer Great career opportunity