Chief financial officer

BDO in Luxembourg is seeking a strategic and business-oriented Chief Financial Officer to support the firm’s next phase of growth and transformation.

Who are we?
As one of the leading professional services firms in Luxembourg, BDO combines local expertise with the strength of an international network present in more than 169 countries. With more than 700 professionals representing over 42 nationalities, the firm continues to strengthen its market position through innovation, operational excellence and client-centric solutions.
As part of its continued development, BDO Luxembourg is looking for a Chief Financial Officer who will play a key role in shaping the firm’s strategic roadmap, driving financial performance, enhancing operational scalability and leading finance transformation initiatives across the organization.

What will you do?
As Chief Financial Officer, you will act as a strategic advisor to the Managing Partner and Executive Committee while leading the overall financial strategy and performance of the firm.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Partnering with the Managing Partner and Executive Committee to support strategic decision-making, sustainable growth and long-term value creation

Defining and executing the firm’s financial strategy in alignment with business objectives and profitability targets

Leading and modernizing the finance function to deliver robust governance, scalable processes and high-value decision-support capabilities

Driving business performance through profitability analysis, financial planning, forecasting and data-driven performance management

Enhancing operational efficiency and supporting investment decisions through financial insights and analytics

Overseeing cash flow, liquidity management, financial risk and capital allocation

Ensuring best-in-class financial governance, regulatory compliance and internal control frameworks

Leading finance transformation initiatives through automation, process optimization and advanced analytics capabilities

Supporting the continued evolution of financial systems, reporting tools and management dashboards

Building, mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team while fostering collaboration across the organization

Acting as a trusted business partner to leadership teams across the firm

This opportunity is for you if
You hold a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; an ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalent qualification would be considered a strong asset

You bring significant experience (typically 15+ years) in finance and at least 10 years in leadership roles, ideally within a professional services, consulting or partnership-based environment

You have a proven track record in financial strategy, business partnering and organizational performance management

You combine strong financial expertise with excellent business acumen and the ability to translate financial insights into strategic actions

You possess excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at Executive Committee level

You are comfortable leading transformation initiatives, including finance modernization, process optimization and data-driven decision-making

You demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, accountability and execution

You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and can interact effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

You are comfortable working in a dynamic, international environment and supporting business growth through sound financial management

You are fluent in English and French; German and/or Luxembourgish would be considered an asset

What is waiting for you
A strategic leadership role within a growing international professional services firm

Direct exposure to executive decision-making and firm-wide transformation initiatives

The opportunity to shape the future finance operating model of the organization

A collaborative, multicultural and entrepreneurial environment

Competitive executive compensation package and performance-driven incentives

Flexible working arrangements and modern working environment

Continuous learning and leadership development opportunities

Additional benefits including mobility solutions, pension plan and wellness initiatives

If you are looking to take on a high-impact leadership role within a dynamic and ambitious organization, we look forward to hearing from you.
In accordance with the provisions of the Luxembourg law of 23 July 2016 amending the law of 29 March 2013, candidates may be required to provide an extract from their criminal record. This document, issued by the authorities, must not be older than three months. Such a document will be requested with the aim of carrying out a character check on candidates, bearing in mind the area of activity of our establishment and, more particularly, the tasks described in the job description.