Job Title: European Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Italy (with regional oversight across Europe, including the UK)
Reports To: Global CFO
About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing and dynamic automotive company entering an exciting phase of international expansion. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, the company is scaling its presence across key European markets.
Position Overview
The European CFO will play a pivotal role in driving the company's financial strategy and operational execution across Europe. This is a highly strategic yet hands-on leadership role, responsible for leading finance teams in multiple European countries (including the UK), ensuring sound financial governance, and supporting the company's rapid growth and transformation journey.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as a strategic business partner to the Global CFO and European leadership team, contributing to regional strategy and business decision-making.
* Oversee all financial operations across Europe, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, and compliance.
* Drive financial performance and ensure the region meets its growth, profitability, and cash flow objectives.
* Establish strong financial governance, internal controls, and reporting standards across all European entities.
* Lead, mentor, and develop finance teams across multiple countries, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* Support M&A, integration, and investment activities as part of the company's expansion strategy.
* Act as a key liaison between regional management and corporate headquarters, ensuring alignment with global financial policies and strategic priorities.
* Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support business growth, operational efficiency, and cost optimization.
Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director, or senior finance leader within the automotive industry (OEM, Tier 1 supplier, or mobility sector).
* Strong financial management background in a multinational environment with multi-country exposure (Europe-wide scope preferred).
* Combination of strategic vision and hands-on operational capability;
able to move seamlesslybetween high-level strategy and detailed execution.
* Experience leading teams across multiple geographies and cultures.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with agility to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
* Strong knowledge of European accounting standards, tax, and compliance regulations.
* Fluent in English;
Italian or other European languages are an advantage.
* CPA, ACCA, or MBA preferred but not mandatory.
Personal Attributes
* Strategic thinker with strong analytical and commercial acumen.
* Entrepreneurial spirit and results-driven mindset.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* High integrity, resilience, and adaptability.