CFO — PE-Backed Industrial Group

JOlivier & Partners is conducting a retained search for a CFO for a PE-backed industrial group headquartered in Brussels. The CFO will serve as strategic partner to the CEO and sponsor through the value creation plan.

The Organisation & Context

Our client is a pan-European industrial group owned by a leading buyout fund with revenues of €600m and EBITDA of €85m. The incoming CFO will be central to financial reporting, M&A execution and exit preparation over a 3-4 year hold period.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial planning, reporting and treasury functions
• Serve as primary financial interface with the PE sponsor
• Drive M&A pipeline evaluation — 3 bolt-on acquisitions planned
• Prepare the business for exit — trade sale, secondary or IPO
• Build the finance team across 6 European countries

Candidate Profile

• CFO or Deputy CFO experience in a PE-backed industrial business
• Strong M&A and exit preparation track record
• Benelux market knowledge
• Experience managing multi-jurisdiction finance functions