Chief Financial Officer (f/m/d)
International advisory firm / Frankfurt
Our Client
The company is an international technology-enabled advisory firm specializing in trade, investment, and economic development, with global offices and a focus on sustainable business growth. The organization prides itself on innovation and aims to deliver impactful results for stakeholders.
Your Responsibilities
* Hold full accountability for Finance and IS/IT functions, reporting directly to the CEO and participating in executive leadership
* Develop, implement, and communicate corporate strategy to ensure profitable, sustainable growth and achieve organizational goals
* Lead, manage, and oversee all financial processes, including controls, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational efficiency
* Define and deliver financial strategies aligned with long-term business objectives, including cash flow management and cost optimization
* Ensure regulatory compliance, financial governance, and statutory requirements across international operations (e.g., EU, USA, Middle East)
* Manage and develop empowered, high-performing teams in Finance and IS/IT, including professional development and succession planning
* Build and sustain constructive relationships with shareholders, business partners, internal stakeholders, and clients
* Foster a corporate culture based on integrity, quality, continuous improvement, and service orientation for both internal and external stakeholders
* Represent the company in external forums; build networks supporting strategic objectives
* Reporting-line to the CFO: Group Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Head of IT
Your Know-how
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; recognized accounting qualification
* Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience, ideally as Finance Director or CFO in an international context
* Demonstrated experience leading digital transformation and IS/IT strategy
* Strong understanding of international financial regulations and compliance requirements
* Proven track record in steering organizational change and process improvement
* Advanced analytical capability for complex business insight and actionable recommendations
* Strategic, solutions-focused leadership with resilience and clarity in communication
* Passion for team leadership, talent management, and building collaborative work environments
Your Leadership style
* Exemplify legal, ethical, and behavioural standards throughout the organization
* Enable a culture of trust, open communication, and positive challenge
* Champion adaptability, continuous improvement, and decisive action
* Engage service-oriented, flexible work approach in all stakeholder interactions
What you can expect
You will join a global, innovative advisory firm dedicated to driving economic growth worldwide. As CFO, you will lead financial strategy, planning, and operations, working closely with the CEO and leadership team. This role offers full accountability for finance and IT functions, a chance to shape business growth, and lead talented teams. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement and ensure financial governance and compliance across international markets. This is a strategic leadership role with broad impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
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