ArchiMed is a healthcare-focused private equity firm investing across Europe, North America and Asia. We are currently recruiting a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for one of our portfolio companies.
As a key member of the Executive Committee (COMEX) and reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's strategic direction and driving financial performance. He/she will act as a trusted business partner to the leadership team and shareholders, contributing to the company's transformation, operational performance and long-term value creation.
Key responsibilities
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Develop and execute the company's financial strategy in line with its business objectives and growth ambitions,
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Lead the finance function — a team of seven across controlling and accounting — with oversight of treasury, tax, internal control and financial reporting,
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Drive budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning and performance management,
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Provide the analysis and recommendations supporting executive and board-level decisions,
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Partner with business leaders to enhance operational performance, profitability and resource allocation,
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Ensure effective cash flow management, capital structure optimisation and financing strategy,
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Manage relationships with shareholders, investors, banks, auditors and external advisors,
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Support strategic initiatives including transformation, international expansion, acquisitions and integrations,
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Strengthen governance, financial processes, systems and business intelligence capabilities.
Requirements
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Significant experience in corporate finance, controlling or FP&A, including in a Finance Director or CFO capacity; experience within a private equity-backed company will be highly valued,
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Strong expertise in financial planning, performance management, financial modelling and corporate finance,
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Proven track record of partnering with executive leadership teams on strategic and operational matters, and of leading transformation across systems, processes and people,
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Hands-on: a lean finance team, where the CFO builds the model as well as presenting it,
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Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems and business intelligence solutions,
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International experience is a plus; fluent English is essential. Reporting to shareholders and the board is conducted in English; additional languages are an asset.
