Title: Finance Director | Setup & Transformation in a Private Equity Environment | Location: As Finance Director, you will take full responsibility for building and strategically developing the finance function in a dynamic, private equity-driven growth environment. You will lead the transformation from a basic accounting setup to a high-performing, KPI-driven management function – with significant creative freedom and direct impact. Design and implementation of monthly management reporting, including financial and operational KPIs
Digitalization and automation of core finance processes (billing, reporting, controlling)
Implementation of liquidity management and treasury structures
Support with post-merger integration of newly acquired entities
Development and evaluation of business cases in close collaboration with executive management and the PE investor
Structuring, expanding, and leading the finance team – with the opportunity to leave your own mark
Proven track record in building or transforming finance functions
High level of initiative and strategic foresight – combined with hands-on operational capabilities
Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and ERP systems (ideally MS Dynamics)
Experience in consolidation and controlling within medium-sized corporate groups
Fluent in both German and English, written and spoken
Currently headquartered in Ratingen – with a planned relocation to Düsseldorf and the current team based in Aachen – the company is a well-established provider in the field of electrical and building automation. It is known for delivering customized solutions in electrical engineering, energy efficiency, and technical building equipment. With annual revenues of approximately €70 million, the company focuses on sustainable solutions, high-quality execution, and long-term client relationships – particularly in commercial and industrial construction as well as modern building technologies.