CFO perfume/cosmetics

Role Overview

Our client is  seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial strategy and operations. The CFO will manage daily finance activities, develop the company's five-year financial plan, and provide strategic advice to decision-makers. This includes understanding collaboration with suppliers and partners to anticipate production capacity needs and optimize timing for product launches and business development.

The CFO will play a key role in supporting company growth through sound financial management and insight-driven strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Operations :

• Manage daily financial functions including accounting, budgeting, cash flow, and financial reporting.

• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal controls.

• Maintain relationships with financial institutions and auditors.

• Develop and oversee the implementation of a 5-year financial plan aligned with company goals.

• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting processes, and scenario planning to support business growth.

• Provide financial insights and risk assessments to support executive decision-making.

• Advise senior management on financial implications of strategic initiatives including new partnerships and market expansions.

• Collaborate across departments to integrate financial planning with operational activities.

• Work closely with supplier partners to forecast capacity requirements and align financial planning with supply timelines.

• Monitor supplier agreements from a financial perspective to ensure cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.

• Support contract negotiations by providing detailed financial analysis and projections.

• Identify financial risks related to market conditions or supplier relationships; develop mitigation strategies.

• Oversee audit preparations and ensure adherence to statutory requirements and corporate governance standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Mandatory Expertise:

• Proven experience in managing finance functions within sourcing, distribution, or related industries (preferably fragrance/packaging).
• Proficient in SAP

• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role such as CFO or Finance Director.

• Experience in strategic financial planning and working closely with multi-stakeholder environments including suppliers and partners.

• Bachelors degree in Finance or related field; CPA is a plus.

• Skills & Knowledge:

• Proficient in financial management systems and ERP software.

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, taxation, and compliance.

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

• Experience leading mergers, acquisitions, or capital raising initiatives.

• Expertise in supply chain finance and vendor-related financial planning.

• Proficiency in business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau for advanced financial analysis.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage finance teams and collaborate cross-functionally.

• Strategic thinker with capacity to develop long-term plans aligned with business objectives.

• Effective communicator able to present financial data to non-finance stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented problem solver capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.

• Skilled negotiator with experience managing supplier contracts from a financial perspective.