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Comprehensive profile of a successful CFO

by Pedersen & Partners December 14, 2016



The Chief Financial Officer or CFO must have a strong set of hard skills – technical and analytical competence – and soft skills, such as strategic communication, commercial, interpersonal, and managerial competence. The title represents a functional position that supports the business, and for which knowledge and experience of the industry is critically important. Nowadays, companies demand a more aggressive profile that works in project cycles of 4-5 years, consistently implementing changes and achieving results.

In this report, we will analyse the position from the perspective of the CFOs as they see themselves, the organisational schemes in listed and unlisted companies, and the factors that affect the remuneration of a CFO.


The Financial Department is a strategic area. A CFO’s remuneration level varies according to the complexity and size of the company, ranging from 90,000 Euros for small companies to over 400,000 Euros for listed companies.


Please refer to the attached presentation for a comprehensive profile of a successful CFO, including information on:

  • HOW CFOs PRESENT THEMSELVES
  • WHAT DO COMPANIES DEMAND FROM THEIR CFOs
  • THE CFO IN A LARGE CORPORATION
  • THE ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT
  • RELEVANCE OF THE SECTORIAL BACKGROUND
  • REMUNERATION


Pedersen & Partners is a leading international Executive Search firm. We operate 56 wholly owned offices in 52 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia & the Americas. Our values Trust, Relationship and Professionalism apply to our interaction with clients as well as executives. More information about Pedersen & Partners is available at www.pedersenandpartners.com.

If you would like to conduct an interview with a representative of Pedersen & Partners, or have other media-related requests, please contact: Diana Danu, Marketing & Communications Manager at diana.danu@pedersenandpartners.com.

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