JK Consultants
This is a genuine builder’s role - leading people, sharpening processes, improving outcomes in partnership with a values-driven global organization. A global agricultural products leader seeks an exceptional COO/CFO to drive operational excellence and financial stewardship during a transformative growth phase. This high-impact hybrid role drives operational excellence with financial acumen while developing next-generation leadership.
This role is well-suited for a high-potential, operations leader who brings strong operational depth, solid financial acumen, and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. This person should be an operations-first leader who can digest financial information and make sound business decisions. If you show up positive, data-driven, and change-confident with stores proving you can bridge operations and finance, mentor leaders, and deliver durable improvements, this is the ideal role for you.
Primary Focus Areas Operational Excellence
Own daily operations, efficiencies, cost optimization, scaling to support growth, high service level and customer satisfaction
Standardize SOPs to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Drive safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management into daily operations across all facilities.
Optimize multi-site collaboration and sharing resources
Process Discipline & Scalability
Establish KPI dashboards and operating rhythms that raise service levels, productivity, and margins
Champion continuous improvement and build organizational capacity for sustained high annual growth
Implement structured management cadence with clear accountability similar to EOS framework
Financial Stewardship
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation processes, and long-range planning.
Guide pricing, margin optimization, working capital management, and capital expenditure decisions through data-driven analysis
Deliver concise, board caliber reporting aligned to multinational requirements.
Upgrade reporting, visibility, and executive dashboards for enhanced decision-making
Systems & Data
Optimize ERP implementation, master-data integrity, and analytics capabilities
Lead cross-functional technology initiatives that improve visibility and decision making
Build and maintain executive dashboards for real-time operational performance
People & Culture
Lead succession planning, organization readiness initiatives, and cross-functional initiatives
Foster a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement
Develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship, and clear accountability frameworks
Preferred Experience
10+ years progressive leadership spanning operations and finance in multi-site, regulated, or vertically integrated environments
Proven track record of leading people, sharpening processes, improving outcomes, scaling, and implementing/optimizing ERP systems.
Demonstrated data-driven decision making capabilities, KPI discipline with scorecards, operating reviews, and corrective-action routines
Strong change leadership with accountability, ability to elevate teams, and effective communication with executives and boards.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Agriculture, or related field; MBA preferred.
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This role is well-suited for a high-potential, operations leader who brings strong operational depth, solid financial acumen, and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. This person should be an operations-first leader who can digest financial information and make sound business decisions. If you show up positive, data-driven, and change-confident with stores proving you can bridge operations and finance, mentor leaders, and deliver durable improvements, this is the ideal role for you.
Primary Focus Areas Operational Excellence
Own daily operations, efficiencies, cost optimization, scaling to support growth, high service level and customer satisfaction
Standardize SOPs to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Drive safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management into daily operations across all facilities.
Optimize multi-site collaboration and sharing resources
Process Discipline & Scalability
Establish KPI dashboards and operating rhythms that raise service levels, productivity, and margins
Champion continuous improvement and build organizational capacity for sustained high annual growth
Implement structured management cadence with clear accountability similar to EOS framework
Financial Stewardship
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation processes, and long-range planning.
Guide pricing, margin optimization, working capital management, and capital expenditure decisions through data-driven analysis
Deliver concise, board caliber reporting aligned to multinational requirements.
Upgrade reporting, visibility, and executive dashboards for enhanced decision-making
Systems & Data
Optimize ERP implementation, master-data integrity, and analytics capabilities
Lead cross-functional technology initiatives that improve visibility and decision making
Build and maintain executive dashboards for real-time operational performance
People & Culture
Lead succession planning, organization readiness initiatives, and cross-functional initiatives
Foster a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement
Develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship, and clear accountability frameworks
Preferred Experience
10+ years progressive leadership spanning operations and finance in multi-site, regulated, or vertically integrated environments
Proven track record of leading people, sharpening processes, improving outcomes, scaling, and implementing/optimizing ERP systems.
Demonstrated data-driven decision making capabilities, KPI discipline with scorecards, operating reviews, and corrective-action routines
Strong change leadership with accountability, ability to elevate teams, and effective communication with executives and boards.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Agriculture, or related field; MBA preferred.
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