Chief Financial Officer

join the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company

Are you our new colleague? We’re looking for a

Chief Financial Officer (CFO NAM)

how you will contribute

As a vital member of the NAM Executive Leadership Team, the new CFO role executes the “Partner for Talent” strategy to ensure Randstad remains the most specialized and equitable talent company in the market. Beyond the traditional CFO mandate, this role is designed as a strategic integrator, responsible for synthesizing Randstad’s diverse portfolio of specialties into a unified commercial and financial strategy. This expanded position serves as the primary bridge across our service lines to drive holistic growth and innovation. The mandate is to transform market specialization and equity into measurable shareholder value, ensuring Randstad’s competitive edge is backed by a disciplined, high-performance capital structure. The CFO ensures alignment with global corporate mandates while balancing the specific needs of the local market.

your typical day includes

You will operate as the central architect of our commercial and financial integration, transcending traditional finance boundaries to align our diverse specialties into a cohesive growth engine. Your typical day includes influencing business strategy by providing a rigorous financial lens to commercial execution, managing cash flow planning, forecasting, and oversight of financial reporting, leading regional business-supporting functions such as procurement, facilities, and internal controls, driving transformation initiatives including the transition to the Finance Target Operating Model (TOM), and partnering with global teams on financial assessments and M&A integration.

your responsibilities include

• Optimize top-line growth and bottom-line efficiency through rigorous financial governance and commercial excellence for multiple specializations.
• Drive the adoption of Randstad’s new operating model and lead the regional transition to Global Capability Centers.
• Oversee all finance domains within a global compliance framework to ensure operational integrity.
• Champion digital leadership by leveraging automation, analytics, and RPA to enhance functional scalability.
• Lead the regional finance function while fostering an inclusive, high-performance talent strategy and culture.
• Ensure the delivery of timely, accurate, and meaningful financial information to support rigorous business analysis and operational decisions.
• Lead regional business-supporting functions such as procurement, facilities, internal controls, and shared services, ensuring optimized processes and risk management.

your background

• Over 15 years of progressive finance leadership within large-scale international matrix organizations.
• Extensive experience in high-volume services, FMCG, retail, or distribution sectors with a focus on labor-intensive models.
• Mastery of US GAAP, IFRS, and ASPE supported by deep expertise in internal controls and SOX environments.
• Expertise in Lean methodologies and the successful integration of AI and RPA to drive structural improvement.

key capabilities

• Ability to act as the primary nexus for all business lines, synthesizing specialized capabilities across the organization to drive unified commercial strategy and enhanced financial performance.
• Translate future possibilities into breakthrough strategies through capital allocation and M&A expertise.
• Solve complex problems by making sense of high-quantity, contradictory information to provide clear direction.
• Lead digital transformation and ERP management to enhance organizational technological literacy.
• Navigate global mandates through influential communication and executive stakeholder management.

your competencies

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Proven ability to navigate complexity and deliver consistent results within rapidly evolving business contexts
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and driving progress through periods of significant change
• Strong capacity to adapt to shifting priorities and maintain focus in dynamic environments
• Straightforward, open approach focused on delivering pragmatic and effective business solutions
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into strategic commercial advantages
• Business-driven entrepreneurial spirit with a strong sense of ownership and financial accountability
• Assertive leadership style with the confidence to make tough decisions in critical situations
• Ensure the delivery of timely, accurate, and meaningful financial information to support rigorous business analysis and operational decisions
• Independent, global mindset suitable for operating within a large-scale matrix organizational structure

together we grow .

When you join Randstad, you join…

• A specialized team delivering tailored solutions for clients and talent, enabling meaningful impact.
• An equitable, inclusive culture where everyone can contribute and thrive.
• A workplace prioritizing growth and empowering teams to adapt and excel.
• A company dedicated to supporting you to perform at your best.
• A commitment to pay for performance with transparency, fairness, and competitiveness.

our purpose

Our purpose is deeply rooted in the belief that by knowing our clients and talent better than anyone else, we can make connections that change lives and transform businesses. We don’t just place people in jobs; we help create futures full of possibility — for our clients, talent, and communities.

our culture

Our culture is powered by ambition and collaboration, where everyone is driven to push boundaries and achieve success. At Randstad, we don’t settle for “good enough” — we’re committed to walking the extra mile, always striving for perfection while trusting each other to deliver results. You’ll be working in an environment that fosters both individual achievement and team success.

We want our teams and talent to reflect the rich diversity of the societies we serve. We thrive for an environment of belonging, safety and confidence. So everyone can bring their whole selves to work and flourish. Learn more about equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at randstad here.

leadership expectations

At Randstad, leadership is our shared language. Whether you are leading a team or driving your own career, you contribute to our goal of being the world's most equitable and specialized talent company. We lead across four core pillars:

1. we set direction: it is about anticipating and making decisions that will position randstad for long term success.
2. we achieve: it is about delivering on our goals and operational excellence.
3. we care: it is about the way we collaborate and work together, creating a sustainable and healthy culture.
4. lead by example: it is about modelling the behaviours and standards we expect from others, demonstrating courage and accountability in every action.

a place for you to grow

We provide a growth environment where your ability to adapt and contribute fuels the success of both your team and clients. We appreciate your talents and support your growth through mentorship, skill-building, and career guidance.

meaningful, competitive, and equitable rewards for your performance.

Our employment conditions reflect this;

• competitive salary
• variable pay for performance
• option to take part in Randstad's success through our employee Share Purchase Plan
• growth and development opportunities in a fast changing global environment
• an environment that promotes work life balance: flexibility with intentionality.

The recruitment procedure consists of a screening and at least two interviews. Later in the process, an (online) developmental assessment and a job offer conversation take place.

Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. Learn more about our mission, history and values on our website:

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