CFO

Our client is technology business which is disrupting the traditional market place it operates in. As part of its exciting growth plans, the business now wishes to appoint a CFO to the UK holding company Board to work as a business partner alongside the CEO. With an HQ in Amsterdam and offices in the UK and Germany, the business is now looking to take a dominant position in its European market place. It has recently been invested in by a private equity investor.

Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will be responsible for all financial reporting and control; treasury & taxation; liaison with customers, suppliers and partners as well as investors, bankers and advisors; and the management of the overall finance function. The role will be challenging, requiring a qualified accountant equally at home in the detail as he/she is dealing with raising finance and dealing with investors/advisors. This is a truly commercial role with responsibility across the business at the highest level and the CFO will play a key part in the continued growth of the business.

Ideal candidates will have a background in growth companies in the   technology/software space generally; international experience; M&A; experience of dealing with investors. Previous experience of operating in a leveraged environment will be advantageous. Above all they should be commercially focused individuals, keen to play a part in a driving a business forward to an exit.

Candidates should possess the following attributes: a qualified accountant with experience at a senior level; strong financial control skills gained in a high performance culture and a proactive hands-on approach; real business instincts and a broad mindset; entrepreneurial spirit, drive, flexibility and high energy levels; at ease with people; a good sense of humour; credibility with investors.

While the role will be based in Amsterdam, the ideal candidate could commute weekly to the head office there.

If you believe that you have the skills and personality to make this role a success please send your CV together with salary and notice period details to the email address below quoting reference ROPB