European CFO with BH-177520

Fast-growing, successful, solar energy equipment wholesale business, expanding into Europe with a B2B/e-Commerce model. Private Equity owned.
Currently a small number of staff based in Europe – mainly sales, one HR and an incoming Finance Manager
They are setting up sales channels in the Netherlands, Poland, France & Germany, growing quickly.
They see opportunities for service expansion and geographical expansion.
Location for European HQ is not confirmed but likely to be in Germany or the Netherlands

The Role:

The postholder will be the CEO’s “right hand” in Europe will focus on:

Cashflow & reporting
Setting up relationships with banks, auditors and other third parties
Broader commercial responsibilities if the candidate has the skills/experience/personality
Perhaps some M&A work
Talking to investors about financing
Running, growing & improving the existing finance function

Requirements:

Someone eager who wants to build something and grow with the company
Entrepreneurial - understands hard work will be required, including early morning calls with overseas offices
Someone who has built a finance function from scratch or at least a low base
Someone prepared to travel & spend time with the team as it grows
Experience of physical product business (not necessarily energy related)
eCom approach experience
Low margin product experience

BeathChapman Pte Ltd

European CFO