Group CFO – Food Industry - Premium Frozen Snacks Manufacturer

Who are we?An industrial food group in formation, specializing in premium frozen snacking, resulting from the merger of two production companies located in the southern suburbs of Paris. Following a merger and acquisition transaction scheduled for the first half of 2026, the future Group will represent:Approximately 40 million euros in revenueOver 100 employees3 factories, representing 13,000 m² of production space

In this context of growth and structuring, we are creating a Group CFO position.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for all administrative and financial dimensions of the future Group, with a key role in the consolidation and professionalization of the two entities.

Your main responsibilities:

• 1. Financial Management & StrategyBuild and drive the financial strategy in alignment with the Group's development planEstablish and ensure reliable budgets, forecasts, reporting and dashboards (P&L, cash, investments)Manage working capital, cash flow and key financial KPIsSupport Management in investment, restructuring and organizational decisionsParticipate in securing subsidies and optimizing investment financingDeliver regular and reliable reporting to the Board and shareholders
• 2. Management Control & Industrial PerformanceStructure and strengthen management control across industrial sitesMonitor and optimize margins, production costs and profitability by activityAnalyze financial performance by site, product line and customer, and propose optimization plans
• 3. Accounting OversightLead and upskill the administrative and financial teams of both companiesEnsure reliable financial reporting, quality of closings and deadline complianceHarmonize practices across entities
• 4. Administrative & Tax ManagementOversee insurance contractsOptimize tax efficiency and manage relationships with auditors and banks
• 5. Structuring & TransformationEstablish Group processes, tools and best practicesLead transformation projects: digitalization, function centralization, paradigm shiftsSupport post-acquisition integration and potential future growth through acquisitionBe a genuine business partner to the CEO and site managers

Desired Profile

Advanced degree in finance, accounting, management or audit (Bachelor's +5 equivalent, business school, Master's in accounting, DSCG, etc.)Proven experience as CFO or Financial Director in an industrial SME or mid-market company, ideally in foodStrong skills in performance management, industrial management control and accounting oversightExperience in structuring / external growth / company integration appreciatedEntrepreneurial mindset: capable of building, getting hands-on and evolving the organizationExcellent analytical, synthesis and communication skillsNatural leadership, ability to engage and structure multi-site teamsFluent English, both spoken and written (international context / external stakeholders)

What we offer

A key, operational and strategic role at the heart of creating an industrial GroupHigh level of autonomy and responsibility, in direct contact with the CEO and BoardThe opportunity to build a Group finance function virtually from scratchA human-scale environment, in growth mode, with concrete operational challenges

Package

Competitive salary based on experienceCompany carExcellent health insurance and associated benefitsPossibility to acquire equity in the near future