Chief of Staff to Group CFO

Description

We are looking for a talented Finance professional to support our Group Chief Financial Officer at Aliaxis with the effective running and advancement of the CFO Office and to drive specific key strategic and business initiatives.

Our ideal candidate will have several years of finance experience acquired in consulting and/or financial advisory/audit, combined with experience in an industry environment. Besides a relevant finance background, strategic capabilities with strong collaboration and influencing skills, as well as project/change management expertise and ability to operate within a truly global environment are a must.

The Chiefs of Staff at Aliaxis not only play a critical role in delivering on Aliaxis’ purpose, but they are also a talent pipeline for the company. We are seeking high potential candidates who will be the future leaders of the company.

Interested in working for a global organization with an ambitious plan for Growth with Purpose? Please apply directly or read below for more details.

Company description

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people have selected to work for us in more than 40 countries.

Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast,
• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other,
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.

Aliaxis is privately owned, with its global headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Job description

As a genuine internal consultant reporting to the Group CFO, the Finance Chief of Staff supports the effective running and advancement of the CFO office and drives key strategic and business transformation initiatives across the organization.

The role includes the following responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational support to the CFO, acting as an effective soundboard & challenger to drive accountability and deliver results.
• Partnership with the regions and other stakeholders to understand requirements, develop and propose initiatives to deliver on targets.
• Anticipate potential risks on strategic projects and advise the CFO on mitigation actions.
• Support the CFO in the design of his organization and building of a high-performing team.
• Coordinate and deliver meeting and presentation materials for the board, audit committee, and executive committees.
• Work closely with the Executive Assistant to the CFO to manage critical projects and programs.
• Further contribution in various relevant areas depending on the Chief of Staff’s experience, interest, or development preferences (e.g. FP&A, Tax, Treasury, M&A, IT, Controlling, Finance Transformation).

The role operates at a global level (matrix organization) and is based in our headquarters in Brussels, with flexible home working possibilities.

Are you inspired by a direct collaboration with the "Trends/Tendance CFO of the Year"? Join the team and apply today!

Requirements

• At least 3 years' relevant multi-disciplinary finance experience acquired in consulting (e.g. management consulting, M&A, investment banking…) or financial advisory/audit.
• Operational experience in an industry environment preferred.
• Solid leadership and coaching skills with the ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Engineering or other relevant field. MBA is appreciated.
• Expertise in data analysis and budget management.
• High level of integrity, trustworthy, able to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects.
• Innovative thinker, with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• At ease in a fast-paced environment in transformation and to work in a diverse international environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to interact with people at all levels of seniority, including Executive Committee and Board members.

Benefits

We offer a unique opportunity to join a Belgian global company with a very international & collaborative culture that is transforming dynamically and that is committed to its future growth, service excellence and employee engagement. Next to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer an impactful role and real growth opportunities.

Aliaxis and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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