Head of Finance - 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.

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)

• 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

• 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.