The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the companys operations in Italy ensuring sustainable growth and profitability. This executive will play a critical role in financial planning budgeting and risk management providing strategic guidance to the leadership team and ensuring the companys financial health. The ideal candidate is a datadriven businessoriented finance leader with experience in the retail sector and a strong track record of optimizing financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support the companys growth objectives while ensuring longterm profitability.
- Oversee financial planning budgeting forecasting and cash flow management ensuring strong financial discipline.
- Monitor and analyze financial performance providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board.
- Lead cost optimization and efficiency initiatives ensuring profitability across all business channels (retail ecommerce wholesale).
- Manage and optimize financial reporting accounting tax compliance and internal controls in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with banks investors auditors and external stakeholders.
- Oversee risk management ensuring financial sustainability and mitigating potential business risks.
- Support M&A activities fundraising and investment strategies when necessary.
- Work closely with Operations Sales and Marketing teams to align financial goals with overall business performance.
- Implement and leverage financial technology tools to enhance efficiency and datadriven decisionmaking.
Requirements
- Proven experience as CFO Finance Director or Senior Finance Executive in the retail or consumer goods industry.
- Strong expertise in financial planning P&L management and cost optimization.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles tax regulations and compliance.
- Experience in multichannel businesses (brickandmortar ecommerce wholesale) is a strong plus.
- Excellent leadership and strategic thinking skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
- Strong analytical mindset with experience using financial data and KPIs to drive business decisions.
- Handson experience with ERP systems financial reporting tools and digital finance solutions.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of an additional language is a plus.
What We Offer
- A highimpact leadership role within a fastgrowing and innovative company.
- The opportunity to shape financial strategy and contribute directly to the companys expansion.
- A dynamic and collaborative environment focused on creativity efficiency and growth.
- Competitive compensation package including performancebased incentives.