CFO

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Job Summary: We are seeking a CFO to lead the transition from operational management to analytical, strategic, and results-oriented management within a group with strong presence in the automotive and agribusiness sectors. Key Highlights: 1. Principal financial leader of the Group 2. Direct partnership with shareholders and technical autonomy 3. Focus on EBITDA improvement and financial governance We are looking for a CFO to **work within a group with strong presence especially in the automotive and agribusiness sectors in the North of the country.** Join this team of excellence! **Job Mission:** Serve as the principal financial leader of the Group, supporting the transition from highly operational management to analytical, strategic, and results-oriented management, with focus on: * EBITDA improvement; * Realistic budgeting structure; * Efficient use of capital; * Strengthening of financial governance The CFO will be a direct partner to shareholders, with technical autonomy to question, structure, and redesign financial processes. **Responsibilities:** * **Financial Strategy & Governance:** * Lead financial planning and budgeting (Budget and Forecast) for fiscal years 2026 and 2027; * Directly contribute to margin and results improvement, balancing aggressive growth with financial sustainability. * Implement and strengthen financial governance standards, with an integrated view across all business units; * Support shareholders in strategic decision-making, including opening new locations and geographic expansion. * **Financial & Accounting Management:** * Review and correctly structure accounting classifications (expense vs. investment vs. fixed assets); * Ensure reliable interpretation of income statements, balance sheets, and financial indicators, eliminating historical distortions; * Collaborate with the existing finance leadership to standardize practices across dealerships; * Establish clear, actionable, and comparable financial KPIs across business units. * **Capital, Cash Flow & Financial Structure:** * Reduce dependence on third-party capital through more efficient financial planning; * Negotiate improved terms with financial institutions to secure lower-cost capital; * Actively manage cash flow, inventory turnover, and working capital; * Analyze financial viability of vehicle exchanges, used-vehicle inventory, and maximum allowable inventory holding time. * **Processes, Systems & Controls:** * Review and redesign financial processes and accounting entries; * Support implementation of more effective controls, with a long-term perspective; * Work with regional leaders to enhance business financial literacy, making financial data clear and actionable. * **Business Relationship:** * Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and After-sales departments; * Deeply understand dealership dynamics (new vehicles, used vehicles, parts, services, and maintenance); * Adopt a builder mindset—not merely a controller. Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related fields; * Proven experience as CFO, Finance Director, or equivalent role; * Experience in large-scale enterprises, preferably: automotive dealerships, structured retail, and expanding family-owned groups; * Strong expertise in: budgeting and financial planning; * Income statements, EBITDA, margins, and cash flow; * Financial structuring and working capital; * Preferred experience in companies that underwent governance professionalization.