Falkerin™ Recruitment specializes in Legal & Compliance, Accountancy & Finance as well as Banking and Operational Services recruitment. We are also often mandated to assist in recruiting for Business Support roles such as HR, Personal Assistant, Receptionist or Administrative Officer positions. We work with leading financial institutions in Luxembourg. Our clients’ portfolio include major Service Providers, leading Fiduciaries, Management Companies, Real Estate Investments and global Private Equity Houses.

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Our client a leading European company specializing in circular economy is currently looking for CFO to join a leading position in the office in Warsaw. 

Responsibilities:

• Securing external financing (equity, debt, grants) from banks, funds, private and institutional investors, LPs, and non-bank financial institutions in Poland and abroad
• Structuring financing for development transactions, including M&A and greenfield projects
• Strong knowledge of the senior debt market, project finance, mezzanine finance, and the investor market
• Cooperation with financing banks (financial institutions), law firms, auditors, and other external advisors
• Preparing an integrated financial model that outlines the operational conditions of the project and its financing tranches
• Creating and executing the financial strategy of the Capital Group, shaping internal financial reporting
• Preparing business plans, including those required for discussions with banks/financial institutions
• Overseeing the preparation of (consolidated) financial statements and reports for capital providers
• Active participation in the development and implementation of ownership financial strategies
• Act as a strategic partner and advisor to the Supervisory Board
• Employment policy, management, motivation, and development of employees in the supervised area
• Supervision of the preparation of the annual budget and multi-year plans, as well as monitoring their execution
• Shaping the tax policy
• Optimizing cost structures and working capital levels
• Responsibility for financial liquidity, currency risk hedging, and interest rate risk management
• Proposing and coordinating initiatives aimed at improving financial results and streamlining the operations of Group companies in Poland
• Managing the budget and informing the Supervisory Board about the level of investment necessary to achieve goals
• Providing financial management information to the Boards of local companies and the Supervisory Board
• Cooperation with the Group's headquarters in Luxembourg

Requirements:

• Higher education in a relevant field (finance, accounting, economics)
• Additional professional qualifications in finance/management such as CIMA, ACCA, MBA, or Certified Auditor being an asset
• At least 7 years of experience in a similar position, such as CFO or Finance Director, with experience in handling capital groups or large enterprises
• Experience in securing, cooperating, and negotiating with financing institutions both in the Polish and international markets
• Knowledge of investment project evaluation principles
• Investment experience in a PE/VC fund or M&A advisory is welcome
• Practical knowledge of ERP-class systems and experience in their implementation/optimization will be an additional asset
• Knowledge of tax regulations, management reporting standards, and strong expertise in controlling, accounting, and finance
• Ability to assess the suitability and selection of tools and methods for task execution
• Strong results orientation, with an entrepreneurial mindset for scaling the business
• Very good knowledge of MS Excel / BI tools and fluency in English

We offer:

• Monthly gross base salary in PLN based on an employment contract – to be determined
• Annual bonus for achieving goals
• Necessary work tools (company car, laptop, business phone)
• A diverse benefits package, including free private medical care, Multisport card, life insurance, etc.