CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Brescia Permanent View Job Description
The CFO will oversee all financial operations for the group, including planning, consolidation, controlling, accounting, banking relationships, and M&A activities, while also managing IT systems and compliance. The ideal candidate has senior financial leadership experience in industrial settings, strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and digitalization, and fluency in Italian and English (German is a plus).
  • Strategic CFO role in a private equity-backed group with direct impact on growth
  • International exposure and leadership across multiple sites

About Our Client



The 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.

Job Description



The 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, alongside managing banking relationships and actively supporting M&A transactions to drive inorganic growth. The role also covers HR administration, internal controls, and compliance, with oversight across multiple international sites.

What You Will Do

  • Design, structure, and optimize accounting and reporting processes for the entire group, particularly in transfer pricing and post-merger integration.
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reporting, consolidation, and cash flow planning.
  • Implement and enhance modern controlling and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, LucaNet).
  • Manage communication with banks, investors, and other stakeholders.
  • Play an active role in M&A activities, including due diligence, post-merger integration, and financing structuring.
  • Provide targeted operational support to subsidiaries on financial and process optimization topics.

The Successful Applicant

Preferred capabilities

  • Several years of experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role in a mid-sized company, ideally in a private equity environment.
  • Industry knowledge in industrial sectors or project-based business models is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, HGB, consolidation, working capital management, and liquidity control.
  • Confident use of IT systems (e.g., LucaNet, PowerBI, MS Excel) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).
  • Experience in digitalizing financial processes and implementing new systems.
  • Strong negotiation skills with banks, auditors, and investors.
  • Demonstrated 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.
  • Fluency in Italian and English is mandatory; German is a strong advantage; French is a plus.

What's on Offer

Great career opportunity.

Contact
Giorgia Rosson
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6902380

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Brescia
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Giorgia Rosson
Job reference
JN-122025-6902380

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