Finance Director - Board Member

Aim to enhance the company's value with a plan to triple its sizeEstablishment of a new production facilityAbout Our ClientOur client is a well-recognized an Investment firm headquartered in Warsaw/Poland. They are professional investment entity specialising in the acquisition of the family-owned businesses with growth potential, supporting portfolio companies with competences to professionalise and scale-up. For a new venture, we are seeking an experienced CFO who, alongside the new owner, will lead the ambitious development plan of the company, with potential for further geographical expansion. This role involves partnering with the business to drive value creation, overseeing complex projects, including the establishment of a new production facility and M&A.We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced and forward-thinking Finance Director - Board Member to support the company in strengthening its market position. As a CFO, you will act as a partner, providing high-quality financial services for a production company and developing relationships with multiple individuals, including those from a private equity company (the 100% shareholder). The role will be based in the Tri-City / close to Gdańsk, Pomeranian voivodeship.Job DescriptionCo-creation and implementation of financial and business strategies, participation in company development initiativesClose collaboration with the Investment Fund, CEO, and other management members in enhancing the company's valueTaking a lead role in budgetary planning and management for the establishment of a new production facilityCollaboration with a general contractor to ensure the successful execution of the entire investment project; oversight of financial aspects related to the project budget, including cost control measures and adherence to financial parametersSupport for the continued dynamic growth of the organization in terms of market share both in Poland and internationallyResponsibility for creating and delivering high-quality managerial information, analyses, recommending business scenariosBoard-level work, strategic planning, creating simulations and business models, and advising on future investments based on themManagement of the company's working capital, oversight of sales efficiency and product profitability; close collaboration with other company departments as a Business Partner; Crucially, responsible for managing the company's liquidity by utilizing available forms of financing such as credit, leasing, etc.Participation in initiatives focused on analyzing sales results, margins, and shaping pricing policiesAct as a co-pilot in further digitalisation and automation of the company's processesDevelopment of the Management Information System with a focus on ERP/BI toolsCreate the new reporting process in the company, defining new priorities, and preparing a plan for new implementationsCreate a professional finance team, including Controlling, to enhance the overall financial management visibility and capabilities of the organizationThe Successful ApplicantEducated to university degree levelExperience in cooperation with a Private Equity environment would be an added valueSeveral years of experience in the position of Finance Director (Board level) in dynamically growing companies is a must; preferred organizations in the manufacturing sectorExperience in driving vale creation and change management projects is a keySuccessful track record in building, nurturing and leading teams - a leader, practicing value-based leadership, with high potentialIT literacy - experience with ERP systemsStrong interpersonal skills to immediately establish the necessary credibility on all the levels of the organizationAbility to motivate and influence others without direct line authorityStrong abilities to build relationships and manage multiple stakeholders' interestsProject management experience, excellent organizational skills, with ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlinesStrategic view, strong conceptual skillsFluency in English and Polish is a mustWhat's on OfferOur Partner guarantee an individual approach to investments and a partnership-based collaborationExciting projects are underway, aiming to enhance the company's value with a plan to triple its size on EBITDA and quadruple its RevenueAn interesting moment to join the company and be a key part of the changesA chance to create & re-shape new standards and influence on key company decisionsThe place where entrepreneurial thinking is appreciatedThis role will form part of the new Board of DirectorsPlace of work is close to Gdańsk, Poland