Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: [Specify Location]
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Company Overview:
Our company is at the forefront of microbiome research and analysis, offering advanced insights and solutions that drive innovation in health and life sciences. With recent strategic acquisitions, we are poised to expand our influence, offering a comprehensive suite of microbiome analytics and clinical research services.

Position Overview:
As Chief Financial Officer, you will play a critical role in steering the company’s financial direction as we integrate four recently acquired entities and position the organization for a significant upcoming investment. The CFO will be a vital member of the executive leadership team, responsible for implementing and overseeing integration processes, driving financial strategy, managing investment relationships, and optimizing financial operations to support growth. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in mergers and acquisitions, investment readiness, and financial transformation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives and growth plans.
• Collaborate with the executive team to drive financial performance, ensuring sustainable profitability and growth.
• Provide insights and recommendations on strategic business decisions, investment opportunities, and risk management.

2. Integration of Acquired Companies

• Lead the financial integration of four newly acquired companies, ensuring a cohesive and streamlined approach to operations, finance, and compliance.
• Design and execute integration roadmaps, aligning financial reporting, accounting practices, and operational processes across entities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate systems, technologies, and policies that support unified company-wide financial practices.

3. Investment Readiness and Financial Planning

• Prepare the company for a large-scale investment by ensuring robust financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Develop a compelling financial narrative for prospective investors, supported by clear metrics, financial models, and projections.
• Establish relationships with investment stakeholders, driving due diligence, negotiations, and financial reporting processes related to the investment.

4. Financial Operations and Governance

• Oversee and refine core financial functions, including accounting, auditing, financial reporting, treasury, and tax management.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting that meets regulatory standards and investor expectations.
• Lead initiatives to optimize cash flow, working capital, and cost structures, aligning operational efficiencies with the company’s strategic goals.

5. Team Development and Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify skill gaps and implement training and development programs to ensure the finance team is equipped for both operational and strategic roles.
• Act as a mentor and coach, ensuring the finance team is aligned with the company’s mission and prepared to meet the evolving needs of a growing organization.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. A master’s degree (MBA) or CPA designation is preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 10-15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within the biotech, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
  • Proven track record of integrating multiple entities and leading post-merger integration efforts.
  • Experience preparing organizations for significant investment, including experience with due diligence and investor relations.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, financial analysis, and ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or others).
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Strategic thinker with a detail-oriented and hands-on approach.
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Familiarity with microbiome science, biotechnology, or clinical research environments.
• Strong network within the investment community, with a proven track record of raising capital and managing investor relationships.
• Prior experience leading finance teams through rapid growth and operational scaling.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Drive transformative advancements in health and science, helping to unlock the power of the microbiome.
• Growth: Be at the helm of a company at a critical point of expansion, with exciting investment opportunities ahead.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a passionate and innovative team dedicated to pioneering microbiome research.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.