PpWe are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function and support the company's growth and strategic initiatives. This is a key leadership role, responsible for financial planning, reporting, and compliance across multiple legal entities, as well as supporting future business structuring and expansion. /p pDettagli sul cliente /p pOur client is an established international organization with a strong reputation in its sector. While operating across multiple geographies and maintaining a premium positioning in its market, the company remains a small‑sized business. This requires flexibility, a proactive mindset, and the ability to take ownership of activities beyond the traditional CFO scope. /p pCandidates should be comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and taking a hands‑on approach, especially during the first phase of the role. /p h3Role Overview /h3 pWe are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function and support the company's growth and strategic initiatives. /p pGiven the company's ownership structure, experience working with Private Equity funds or Investment Banks is strongly preferred, as the role involves structured financial discipline, governance, and regular interaction with investors. /p pThe position is based in Milan, with 1‑2 day trips per week to the production site located in Piemonte (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Milan). /p pImportantly, during the first year, the role will require a very hands‑on approach, with direct involvement in operational finance, controlling and process optimization. /p pOver time, the role is expected to evolve into a more strategic position with broader oversight and higher‑level responsibilities. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liFinancial Leadership: Oversee all financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and practice standards. /li liBudgeting Forecasting: Lead annual budgets, forecasts, and financial modelling to support strategic decisions. /li liReporting: Prepare consolidated financial statements and investor‑ready reports for internal stakeholders, auditors, and PE partners. /li liCash Flow Risk Management: Monitor cash flow, manage risk exposure, and optimise capital allocation. /li liTeam Management: Lead and develop the finance team; define roles, responsibilities and succession plans. /li liProcess Improvement: Implement practices across processes, systems, and internal controls. /li liStrategic Projects: Support potential restructuring, international expansion, and business development initiatives. /li liInvestor Relations: Serve as the main financial interface for Private Equity investors or financial institutions. /li liOperational Engagement: Maintain close collaboration with the production site in Piemonte, including 1‑2 weekly visits to support controlling, cost analysis, certifications, and operational finance. /li /ul h3Profilo del Candidato /h3 h3Requirements /h3 ul liExperience: Minimum 8‑10 years in finance leadership roles, ideally as CFO or Senior Finance Manager in international or highly structured environments. /li liPrivate Equity / Investment Banking Exposure: Proven experience collaborating with PE funds or Investment Banks, including reporting, KPIs, governance and value‑creation frameworks. /li liOperational Finance Skills: Strong experience in controlling, cost analysis, and operational finance, especially relevant during the first year. /li liBackground: Deep understanding of accounting, reporting, compliance and multi‑entity structures. /li liSkills: Strong analytical capabilities, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management. /li liLanguages: Fluent in Italian and English. /li liLocation: Based in Milan, with availability to travel 1‑2 times per week to the production site in Piemonte (approx. 1h30). /li liEducation: Degree in Finance, Economics or related field. MBA or professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA) are a plus. /li /ul h3Compensation /h3 ul liCompetitive base salary /li liPerformance‑based bonus /li liCompany Car /li /ul h3offerta di lavoro /h3 ul liOpportunity to shape the finance function and drive value creation with the CEO and investors /li liA role that will grow strategically over time after an initial hands‑on phase /li liExposure to international operations and practice governance /li liSenior leadership position with a tangible impact on the company's performance /li /ul pIf you are ready to take on a leadership role in the FMCG industry and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply today! /p pUnless you are applying for positions reserved for protected categories under Law 68/99 (in which case we only ask you to confirm that you belong to these categories, without any further information on your health or disability), your CV must not contain any information relating to your health status or to your belonging to a protected category, as this is not relevant to the assessment of your application. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr