Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Industrial Manufacturing

Location: La Tessoualle, Maine-et-Loire, France

Seniority: Executive leadership

Employment type: Permanent

About the role

An established industrial manufacturing business is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial function and support the company's ongoing transformation. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the executive committee, the CFO will play a central role in strategic decision-making, financial performance and long-term business development.

Key responsibilities

Ensure financial stability, accuracy and reliability of management information
Lead the transformation of financial systems, tools and processes
Improve management reporting, dashboards and performance indicators through greater automation and accuracy
Safeguard financial processes, controls and company data
Oversee cash flow, treasury, financing and investment activities
Contribute to strategic planning and executive committee decisions
Support managers and teams through organisational change
Drive continuous improvement across the finance function

Requirements

Significant experience in senior financial leadership roles
Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred
Strong strategic and operational financial management capabilities
Ability to make sound decisions in complex business environments
Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
Strong integrity, accountability and commercial judgement
Experience leading business transformation and process improvement initiatives

The opportunity

Direct involvement in executive-level decision-making
Close partnership with the CEO
Significant influence over business strategy and financial performance
Opportunity to lead major transformation projects
Long-term, collaborative business culture

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