Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Altus PartnersDirector at Altus Partners, part of LCap Group | Private Equity Portfolio PracticeTHE SEARCH:Altus Partners has been retained by a high-growth, multi-site services business, backed by a leading European private equity firm, to appoint a Finance Director for the DACH region. This is a key regional leadership role, reporting directly to the Group CFO, with full responsibility for driving financial performance, supporting M&A activity, and enabling the next phase of growth across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The business is scaling rapidly through a combination of organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions, and this role will play a critical part in delivering operational excellence and value creation in the region.THE ROLE:Regional Financial LeadershipOwn the full financial agenda for the DACH region, including FP&A, reporting, and commercial finance.Partner with regional MDs and the Group CFO to shape and execute the strategic plan.Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and alignment with group-wide policies.Performance Management & Value CreationDrive margin improvement, cost efficiency, and working capital optimisation across the region.Translate commercial and operational data into actionable insight to improve performance.Support pricing strategy, service line profitability analysis, and investment decisions.M&A Execution & IntegrationLead financial due diligence and integration for regional bolt-on acquisitions.Work closely with deal teams and advisers to assess opportunities and ensure seamless onboarding.Support valuation, structuring, and post-deal value capture.Private Equity EngagementAct as a key finance partner to the private equity owners, contributing to board reporting and investor updates.Provide transparency on financial performance, forecasts, and value creation levers across the DACH region.Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional finance team.Promote collaboration across functions and geographies to ensure consistency and best practice.THE REQUIREMENTS:Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related disciplineTrac record of leadership in senior finance roles, with regional or divisional responsibility.Experience in a multi-site or operationally complex business, ideally within a PE-backed environment.Strong M&A exposure, with hands-on involvement in due diligence and integration.Fluent German and English required; strong leadership and stakeholder management skills essential.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinanceIndustriesVenture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Altus Partners by 2xGet notified about new Financial Director jobs in Hamburg, Germany.Finance Manager (m/w/d) mit Perspektive Head of FinanceFinancial Controller / Finance Operations Manager (f/m/x)(Senior) Director Finance Transformation (m/w/d)Financial Controller Germany & Alps (f/m/d)Head of Finance / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/w/d)Head of Finance / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/w/d)Head of Finance / Bilanzbuchhalter (m/w/d)Managing Director / Lloyd’s Broker & Head of MGA SolutionsSenior Finance Manager – Corporate Finance & AccountingSenior Manager Accounting & Finance (m/w/d)Senior Consultant / Manager Finance Transformation (m/w/d)Relationship Manager - Corporates & Structured Finance (f/m/d)Manager Modern Finance Function - Financial Services (w/m/d)(Senior) Manager Prozessanalyse Finance / Tax Transformation (all genders)(Senior) Manager Finance Transformation (m/w/d) in HamburgWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr