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Head of Finance / CFO (m/f/d) – PE Portfolio Automotive Manufacturing Company
Location: Accepting applications from candidates based around Southern Germany
Ownership: Private Equity Portfolio
Start Date: ASAP or upon availability
The Company
Our client is a well-established, mid-sized automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Southern Germany. Backed by a leading Private Equity investor, the business is on a clear growth and transformation path, focusing on operational excellence, margin expansion, and strategic value creation. To drive this journey, we are seeking a hands-on and commercially minded Head of Finance / CFO to lead all administrative and strategic support functions across Finance, HR, and IT.
Responsibilities
As CFO / Head of Finance, you will serve as the right hand to the CEO and the PE owners, leading the transformation of the finance organization into a performance-oriented, value-adding business partner. You will take full responsibility for:
Key Responsibilities
* Full P&L ownership including budgeting, forecasting, and financial steering
* Drive financial transparency, margin analysis, and performance management across multiple production sites
* Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to the PE investor (incl. KPIs, covenant tracking, and board reporting)
* Oversee HR and IT as part of a lean, integrated administrative structure
* Build and develop robust controlling, accounting, and compliance processes
* Support M&A / add-on integrations, carve-outs, and refinancing processes in close collaboration with the PE sponsor
* Act as a sparring partner to operations and help drive automation and digitalization efforts
Your Profile
We are looking for an ambitious and execution-focused leader with a strong background in automotive or industrial manufacturing and proven PE portfolio experience.
Must-haves
* Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar
* Fluent in German (C1+) and English
* Proven track record in a Private Equity-backed environment or similar performance-driven setting
* Experience in a full-spectrum leadership role (Finance + HR + IT)
* Strong P&L ownership and commercial acumen
* Hands-on, pragmatic, and able to thrive in lean/mid-sized organizations
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance
* Industries
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