Head of Finance (m/w/d) - Private Equity

We are advising a PE-backed, internationally active industrial technology group undergoing a strategic transformation and global expansion. To strengthen its finance leadership in Germany, we are seeking an experienced and hands-on Head of Finance to take full responsibility for the German entities and act as a key interface to the Group CFO and international management.

This is a role with both operational depth and strategic exposure, suited for a candidate who combines strong technical expertise with an international mindset.

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You will lead all finance activities for the German operations within a multi-entity international group structure. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, you will serve as the primary finance counterpart in Germany and play a central role in financial steering, reporting, and process development.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of financial accounting, controlling, and reporting for German entities
• Management of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes under HGB, with alignment to IFRS requirements at group level
• Preparation and coordination of reporting packages and consolidation inputs
• Delivery of monthly management reporting including performance analysis (margins, working capital, cash flow)
• Active participation in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Close coordination with international finance teams across Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific
• Responsibility for ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) from a finance perspective, including optimization of processes and controls
• Oversight of treasury, liquidity management, banking relationships, and compliance (tax, VAT, statutory requirements)

Qualifikation

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; additional professional qualification is an advantage
• 9+ years of relevant experience in international industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environments or consultancy (e.g. Big 4 Transaction Services & Audit)
• Strong expertise in German GAAP (HGB), financial reporting, and consolidation of multiple legal entities
• Proven experience operating within an international group structure and reporting at senior level
• Solid background across both accounting and controlling disciplines
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is highly desirable
• Fluent in German and professionally proficient in English
• Hands-on, pragmatic approach combined with strong analytical and communication skills

Benefits

• Key finance leadership position within a growing international group.
• Direct exposure to executive management and strategic decision-making.
• Opportunity to contribute to the international growth
• Competitive compensation package.

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