About Our ClientOur client is a specialised industrial company with international operations. To support its continued growth and strategic development, the organisation is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the executive leadership team. The position is based in the greater Linz area of Austria.What the job involvesAct as a strategic partner to the CEO and the Board, contributing to the company’s long-term direction, financial planning, and performance monitoringLead all financial operations including group-wide financial planning, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, reporting, and controllingPrepare and present consolidated financial statements (HGB and IFRS), ensuring compliance with regulations and financial governance standardsMaintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and external partners to ensure transparent and credible financial communicationOversee external and internal audit processes, tax compliance, and corporate governance practicesEnsure a robust risk management and internal control framework is in place and continuously improvedDrive digital transformation and process optimisation across finance, with a focus on scalability and efficiencyManage capital allocation, oversee debt and liquidity management, and ensure optimal capital structure in line with shareholder expectationsLead and develop a small, highly skilled finance team in a collaborative, non-hierarchical mannerRepresent the company confidently to banks, auditors, regulators, and external stakeholdersSupport business decision-making with strong financial analysis, scenario modelling, and operational KPIsPlay a key role in M&A activities, strategic projects, and cross-functional initiativesWho we are looking forOutstanding academic background in finance, accounting, economics, or a related disciplineCPA, ACCA, or equivalent financial certification is a plusSignificant experience in a senior finance leadership role within an industrial or engineering-oriented companyProven expertise in financial reportingStrong grasp of internal controls, risk management systems, and regulatory frameworksHands-on, pragmatic leadership style with the ability to build trust and foster team engagement in a lean organisational environmentExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; confident public speaker and trusted representative to investors, banks, and analystsHigh degree of integrity, discretion, and a results-oriented mindsetStrategic thinker with the ability to operate at both executive and operational levelsProficient in MS Office and ideally familiar with financial consolidation tools (e.g. LucaNet, SAP, or similar)Fluent in German (working language) and English (reporting language) at a professional level
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