Head of Finance, Private Equity-Backed Healthcare Company, Goettingen, Germany
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About our client
Our client is a small-cap healthcare company specialising in medical products. Supported by a successful private equity investor, they are preparing for growth and international expansion. They seek a Head of Finance to join as a key business partner to the CEO, based in the Goettingen area, Germany.
What the job involves
* Serving as a strategic business partner to the CEO and the investor
* Developing and executing financial strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives
* Building a top-tier finance function, including robust controlling and reporting structures
* Providing detailed financial analysis, insights, and benchmarks for strategic decision-making
* Delivering accurate financial reports to management and shareholders, including ad-hoc analyses
* Overseeing budget planning, financial controls, forecasting, and financial statement reporting
* Implementing and optimizing management information systems and KPI frameworks
* Managing cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and capital structure
* Overseeing tax-related matters
* Managing financial reporting under leverage financing
* Leading financing processes and M&A transactions, including post-merger integration
* Improving finance processes, controls, and reporting tools
* Leading organizational optimization and transformation initiatives
* Serving as the primary contact for stakeholders, including investors, banks, auditors, and tax advisors
Who we are looking for
* University degree in business administration, finance, or a related field
* Proven experience as a Head of Finance in a small- to mid-cap company, with a record of delivering results and driving change
* Experience in PE-backed companies and M&A transactions is a plus
* Carve-out experience is advantageous
* Background in healthcare and/or manufacturing sectors is beneficial
* Strong finance expertise, including controlling and accounting
* Hands-on, self-driven, eager to impact a growing environment
* Analytical, data-driven, with excellent problem-solving skills
* Strategic thinker with modern, inclusive, and empathetic leadership style
* Excellent communication and presentation skills in German and English
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