Chief Financial Officer

Mission

Our client, a proud, family-owned company in the food production industry, was seeking to professionalize its finance function and prepare for long-term growth. The goal was to bring in the company’s first external CFO - someone capable of modernizing financial structures while honoring the company’s culture, values, and legacy.

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Approach
We launched a targeted executive search focused on senior finance leaders with experience in medium-sized industrial businesses, ideally with exposure to family-led environments. Beyond technical expertise, we prioritized emotional intelligence, long-term mindset, and the ability to navigate tradition with tact and clarity. The process was designed to ensure cultural fit without compromising on transformation potential.

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Result
We successfully placed a CFO who combined strategic financial acumen with a calm, collaborative leadership style. The candidate quickly established transparency in financial reporting, introduced more forward-looking planning tools, and built a finance team ready to support sustainable, long-term growth.

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Impact

The new CFO brought structure, clarity, and future-readiness to the finance function - creating trust with both ownership and operational leaders. The appointment marked a major step in strengthening governance while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit that defines the company’s identity.

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Key Achievements

• Professionalized financial reporting and planning

• Built a finance team aligned with growth ambitions

• Strengthened governance and owner transparency

• Balanced modernization with respect for family business values