CFO

Terni Permanent View Job Description
The selected candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating the Administration, Finance & Control (AFC), Information Technology (IT), and Human Resources (HR) departments. The role requires significant involvement in defining and implementing business strategy, with a focus on operational efficiency, financial performance, and organizational development.
  • Great job opportunity
  • Opportunity for professional growth

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Italian industrial company, recognized for the high quality standards of its products and its distinctive approach based on craftsmanship and careful selection of raw materials. The company has experienced strong growth in recent years, both in terms of market presence and internal structure, with a significant expansion of its workforce.
To support this evolution, the company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer who, in close collaboration with management and the new shareholders, will help guide the organization toward its strategic goals.

Job Description

  • Develop and manage the AFC function, overseeing processes, procedures, and performance.
  • Manage the implementation of the new ERP system and supervise the recently internalized workforce.
  • Coordinate and improve organizational processes in collaboration with the CEO.
  • Implement and oversee management control, developing analytical accounting and reporting models to support strategy.
  • Manage relationships with financial institutions, working capital, and net financial position, including acquisition financing.
  • Prepare financial statements and develop economic, asset, and financial reporting.
  • Direct interaction with the CEO, the Board of Directors, and shareholders for goal and budget definition.
  • Monitor business performance and implement corrective actions when needed.
  • Oversee IT and HR departments, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Coordinate with external consultants on accounting, legal, organizational, and compliance matters (including Model 231 and certifications).
  • Support the CEO in management activities not directly related to production and sales.
  • Monitor and manage the ESG action plan with a focus on achieving sustainability targets.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Economics, Management Engineering, or equivalent background.
  • At least 15 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years in General Management or CFO roles in companies with high operational complexity.
  • Solid expertise in administration, finance, and management.
  • Excellent knowledge of international accounting principles (IFRS).
  • Experience in extraordinary operations (M&A, buy-outs); prior experience managing an exit in a private equity-backed company is a strong plus.
  • Deep understanding of management control processes.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Strategic mindset with a strong results orientation



What's on Offer

This position offers the chance to join a fast-growing Italian company with an ambitious entrepreneurial vision. The selected candidate will play a key role in driving the transformation and in structuring the organization to support its future expansion objectives.

Contact
Sebastiano Gavazzi
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6722296

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Consumer
Location
Terni
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sebastiano Gavazzi
Job reference
JN-042025-6722296

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