Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Our client is an innovative and internationally recognised technology company based in the Eindhoven region, one of Europe's leading hubs for technology and innovation. Through cutting-edge engineering, advanced manufacturing, and a strong focus on R&D, the company is transforming its industry and building a global presence.

Having established a strong market position and entered an exciting phase of growth, the organisation is now seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer to help lead its next chapter.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the company's long-term financial and business strategy.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Board, and investors.
• Support international expansion, commercial growth, and operational scaling.
• Assess and drive strategic initiatives, partnerships, investments, and M&A opportunities.
• Lead annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling.
• Ensure robust financial planning and analysis that enables informed decision-making.
• Drive margin improvement, profitability, and sustainable value creation.
• Deliver accurate and insightful management reporting and performance analysis.
• Maintain strong financial controls, compliance frameworks, and risk management processes.
• Lead relationships with auditors, banks, investors, and external advisors.
• Prepare the organisation for future financing, investment, or strategic growth events.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Professionalise and scale finance processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Leverage automation and data insights to improve efficiency and business performance.
• Implement KPI frameworks that create transparency and drive accountability across the organisation.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing finance team.
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a trusted business partner across all functions.

Skills and Competencies

You are a commercially minded CFO or senior finance executive who thrives in entrepreneurial, innovative, and fast-moving environments. You enjoy building, improving, and influencing organisations during periods of significant growth.

• Proven experience as CFO, Finance Director, VP Finance, or equivalent executive finance leader.
• Experience within technology, high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor, engineering, industrial, or innovation-driven environments.
• Demonstrated success supporting business growth, transformation, and organisational scaling.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, FP&A, cash flow management, governance, and risk.
• Experience working with shareholders, investors, boards, or private equity stakeholders is highly valued.
• Exposure to fundraising, M&A, or strategic transactions is considered a strong advantage.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action.
• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering capabilities.
• Confident operating in both boardroom discussions and operational environments.
• Data-driven, pragmatic, and forward-thinking.
• Able to influence stakeholders and build credibility at all levels.

Interested?

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and ambitions, we would be delighted to hear from you. Whether you're actively exploring a new challenge or simply interested in learning more, we welcome a confidential conversation with one of our Executive Search consultants at Robert Walters.

This initial discussion will provide an opportunity to gain deeper insight into the organisation, its growth plans, and the impact this role can have on the business's future success.

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.