Our Client is a multinational aftermarket automotive group with a solid long standing reputation in west of Romania. 

• • Scope of the role: The replacement of the current long standing CFO,with a hand over time possible till this year-end 
  • If you are a senior controller, senior plant controller or a proven CFO - Why looking to consider this role??? Because:
    • this is a solid growing, stable and traditionally employee-centric multinational company , that is continuing to evolve in spite of the current economic climate; 
    • there are a lot of movements of key finance functions  that are subordinated to CFO - moving  from the West EU to Romania, lately!
    • you will inherit a very well organised and driven  finance & accounting department;
    • modern reporting tools and CRM in place;
    • you have a safe hand  over period from the current CFO and many more!

The CFO will:

• Oversees all financial aspects of the company's strategy and ensures financial information flows properly to the Managing Director and, when applicable, to external stakeholders (e.g., investors, financial institutions).
• Develops, implements, and maintains the financial-accounting policies of the company in accordance with local legislation and the Group rules.
• Ensures compliance, risk control, and financial planning to support the company’s long-term and short-term goals.
• Acts as the co-signatory on all financial transactions alongside the Executive Director, with legal accountability for financial compliance.

• • Structure of the Department and reporting lines
• Reports to: Managing Director (solid line), dotted line to Vice President Finance  in WestEu.

Direct Reports: as usual, the CFO will lead the entire finance and Accounting team (chief accountant, controlling manager, tax manager, etc) 

Due to several entities in west Ro, CFO will have to travel often so he/she must be quite open with frequent comute. 

• • The few most important must haves of the best matching Candidate for this role are:
• At least 5 years in senior financial leadership roles
• Experience in a multinational environment with P&L responsibility
• Industrial sector exposure (production) – a very nice to have
• ACCA or EMBA or other executive business administration training – a strong advantage
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Proven ability to manage compliance, budgeting, reporting, and strategic financial planning
• Excellent English and intercultural communication skills
• The company has a very cooperative approach and will highly appreciate a flexible, positive, friendly attitude, balanced and always open "to jump through hoops" when needed. The personality  fit will prevail against a top finance management expertise . 

Disclaimer - due to our GDRP policy, please be aware that we will contact back the most eligible candidates only, and we will not maintain the CVs of any other applicants unless they are instructing us in writting to store themn safely for other future (eventual) opportunities. Thank you!