Chief Financial Officer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA

Description

AURELIUS is a publicly-listed Special Situation private equity firm, with offices in Munich, London, Stockholm and Madrid. We focus on the acquisition of companies with operational potential across Western Europe.

AURELIUS is an investor for complex deals including turnarounds and the acquisition of profitable underperformers or business portfolios from corporates, owner managers, entrepreneurs, private equity investors, banks & funds.

Our current portfolio comprises 23 businesses across the following sectors:
industrials, chemicals, business services, consumer, food & beverages and TMT.

We look to improve the performance of our portfolio businesses by providing management capabilities and the necessary financial resources for investment.

For our portfolio company the CTD Tiles Ltd. we are looking for a


Chief Financial Officer (M/F/d):


The Role:

The purpose of the role is to be a key member of the executive team responsible for the ongoing growth and success of CTD Tiles.

The role requires strong leadership and first-class influencing skills.


Responsibilities will include:

• Running the finance, accounting, IT, tax and legal functions
• Supporting on M&A activity
• Developing the functions to support the needs of a fast growing and expanding business
• Playing an active role in managing customer and supplier relationships
• Identifying opportunities to enhance gross margin
• Evaluating investment opportunities and ad hoc projects as required
• Working with the private equity investor to deliver a successful exit

Competencies and personal attributes:

Cultural and personality fit is critical. A track record of success in driving and challenging performance is important within a fast-paced environment.


The new CFO will have:

• A master degree
• Experience in fastpaced environment
• Preferably previous exposure to private equity and/or M&A activity
• Previously worked as a CFO of a midsized business or demonstrated the potential to stepup in an influential 2nd level management role within finance (e.g. Head of Controlling in a private equity owned company).
• Commitment to continuously improve and optimize processes
• Strong business partnering skills; the ability to provide strategic, analytical and operational support a wellrounded business person
• Commercial flair and acumen a nose for the numbers and the ability to see the big picture whilst not losing sight of the detail
• Excellent communication skills and the authority to gain respect
• Willingness to commit to the fundamental principle of "retail is detail"
• Must have 'vision' to lead and be inspirational to others
• Must drive a performance culture. Sets targets, reviews and measures. Motivated by continuous improvement and giving stakeholders first class finance support
• A robust character. Prepared to make difficult and unpopular decisions when needed including those involving people and standards. Has the personal resilience to challenge on key matters and influence others
• Highimpact, lowego personality
• Willing to go the extra mile to deliver and to be hands on with the team where required