Chief Financial Officer - PE Backed

Overview

Talento Human Capital has been engaged by a leading private equity firm who is growing a business in the supply chain & distribution space with revenues in excess of $250m. This business unit will serve as key platform for expansion in this global industry that represents nearly $10 Trillion in market cap.

As the CFO you will contribute to the development of the organization’s long term and short term business plans with a focus on planning, budgeting, and financial performance management. The CFO is a leadership position that contributes meaningfully to the strategy for the company with a well-rounded approach to general business matters across a variety of topics. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO ensures integrity by providing process knowledge, technical expertise, and reporting leadership with a strong focus on timeliness, accuracy, and consistency.

The CFO's management skills, knowledge of accounting and financial forecasting, and skillful partnership building play a crucial role in advancing the company’s vision and goals. This role will drive the creation & maintenance of robust operating & financial models, manage annual budgets, oversee quarterly & annual planning process, track performance against forecast, and maintain a seat at the table in steering the business.

• Develop a comprehensive plan for the organization to plan and execute on its objectives.

• Create balanced scorecards and define the organization’s KPI’s for effective management.

• Provide insights and recommendations to CEO and leadership team ensuring the organization is on track to execute on its short-term and long-term growth plans.

• Implement policies, procedures and processes to scale and manage the organization effectively.

• Mentor and develop finance team, managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic. Serve as talent champion developing the future leaders of the company.

• Develop a holistic understanding of the company's financing needs and options.

• Develop a strong “feel” for the business & operations. Constantly suggest and implement ways to improve business performance.

• Work with executive leadership & functional heads to establish product-level P&Ls and department budgets.

• Ensure all finance & accounting functions (month-end close process, FP&A, treasury, tax, accounting, payroll, etc.) are operating smoothly.

• Interface with institutional investor, private equity, banks, and multiple finance entities on behalf of the organization.

• Develop organization FP&A strategy and ongoing rhythms; implement a method to managing the business financially taking into account the needs of the peer group and overall company. Coordinate Monthly Business Reviews and Materials.

• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion;
  Direct and coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency

• Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts;
  Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, policy change or revenue/profit optimization.

• Analyze and review financial data, reporting financial performance, preparing budgets, and monitoring expenditures and costs.

• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability, as well as investments and asset management areas.

• Oversee monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, and report variances;
  Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations

• Compares performance with operating plans, budgets, and standards to interpret and report to CEO & leadership team.

• Direct, plan, and implement accounting / finance policies, objectives, or activities for the organization in order to ensure continuing operations, maximize returns on…