• Finance Director role in financial services industry
  • Promising career opportunity

About Our Client

Our client is a reputable investment firm known for its focus on private, mid-market investment opportunities. As a Finance Director you are responsible for invested portfolio companies in the energy/infrastructure. You tasks will include liquidity management, capital structure optimization including (project) finance workstreams/leverage management. There is an element of FP&A where the person should lead/oversee strategic initiatives/value creation from a financial perspective in collaboration with local portfolio company management. You will lead a team of 2 Senior Associates handling accounting and valuation workstreams, this requires oversight and some proactive control/decision making and requires a good understanding of these topics. The team is small and the candidate therefore needs a hands-on, proactive, "entrepreneurial" mentality.

Job Description

• Drive financial best practices across the portfolio, build strong relationships with CFOs, lead financial optimization strategies, and chair finance committees.
• Ensure timely delivery of annual budgets and revised 5-year plans by collaborating with finance committees, internal teams, and the board.
• Oversee accurate quarterly valuations, compile fund-level valuations for approval, and maintain high reporting standards across portfolio companies.
• Facilitate annual portfolio audits, align with auditors on valuation methodologies, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor fund concentration limits.
• Centralize cash planning, coordinate investor drawdowns and capital deployment, and ensure efficient cash pooling across portfolio companies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banks and debt providers, monitor financial markets, and support capital structure optimization.

The Successful Applicant

• The ideal candidate has experience in financial advisory, consulting.
• Prior exposure to renewables/infrastructure M&A is a strong asset, as its experience within asset management or in a portfolio company.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• 10 years of financial experience as a Finance Director or CFO preferably with infrastructure background
• Strong experience in FP&A, liquidity management and capital structuring
• Background in M&A, Investment Banking or Big Four coupled with corporate experience, Project Finance or Private Equity experience is an advantage
• Proven success in financial management, strategic planning, and operational execution in high-growth environments.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, accounting principles, financial regulations, and project finance execution.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; strong communication and interpersonal skills for conveying complex financial information.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams with integrity, urgency, and a results-oriented approach.
• Fluent in English, with proficiency in other European languages considered a plus.

What's on Offer

• Working on impactful projects in a relevant sector.
• Diverse, inclusive team with a global perspective.
• Growth opportunities for personal and professional advancement
• Flexible work schedule

Contact

Quincy Wuyep

Quote job ref

JN-082024-6514408

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

Financial Director / CFO

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Zürich

Contract Type

Permanent

Consultant name

Quincy Wuyep

Job Reference

JN-082024-6514408