Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Our client, an established international holding group operating across trading, logistics, and investment sectors, is seeking a Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Headquartered in Cyprus with cross-border operations, the group is establishing this newly created role to consolidate global financial governance, treasury, and investment management.

Responsibilities

• Drive group-wide financial modeling, dynamic budgeting, capital allocation, and long-term strategic planning.
• Oversee multi-currency cash flow, working capital, and group liquidity management.
• Deliver accurate consolidated financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) while ensuring regulatory and tax compliance across EU and offshore jurisdictions.
• Serve as the primary liaison with global banking partners, external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.
• Direct investment portfolio performance, conduct financial due diligence, structure M&A transactions, and evaluate strategic business opportunities for the Owner.

Requirements

• 10+ years of proven financial leadership (CFO, Finance Director, or VP of Finance) within international, multi-jurisdictional holdings.
• Demonstrated track record in cross-border corporate structuring, international tax optimization, and multi-entity financial consolidation.
• Ability to maintain a 50/50 strategic balance between robust corporate financial controls and active investment/M&A deal execution.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Specialist with a European Higher Education degree or a European-accredited MBA or CMA is required.
• High degree of autonomy, proactivity, and ownership—capable of designing structured financial frameworks from the ground up.
• Excellent negotiation acumen, strategic clarity, and a peer-to-peer, partner-oriented communication style.
• English: Professional fluency (both written and spoken) is essential.
• Russian: Native or fully fluent proficiency is required.

Nice to have

• Certifications: Internationally recognized designations (ACCA, CFA, CPA, or CAP) are considered a distinct advantage.
• Greek language: Working knowledge is a welcome advantage.

What We offer

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Competitive commission structure with attractive performance-based bonuses.
• Full legal employment contract based in Limassol, Cyprus.
• A flexible 2-month relocation window (remote onboarding permitted prior to move). Interested? Send Your CV!