Job Title: Regional CFO
Location: Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Baden-Württemberg
Compensation: competitive
Ref:TM0021
Experience: 5 -15 Years
Scope: Finance, Controlling, Reporting, Business Intelligence
The Opportunity:
* We are offering a unique chance to step into a defining Head of Finance / CFO role at a fast-growing, newly acquired private equity portfolio company - from day one. As Regional CFO, you will take a critical leadership position within a highly dynamic, international environment.
* Build finance structures from scratch in a greenfield role with full leadership exposure. This is a commercial leadership seat - not just a back-office function.
* Join the undisputed market leader in a technically sophisticated and growth-driven sector.
* Operate on a truly international platform with offices across Europe, the U.S., and Asia - working daily in a global context.
* Partner directly with one of Europe’s top growth investors, with a strong buy & build mandate and the ambition to scale the group 3–4x in the coming years. Gain unparalleled exposure to M&A, integration, and platform scaling.
* Participate in management equity: Attractive long-term incentives through equity participation in a high-potential value creation business.
* This role is perfect for candidates with strategic vision, operational precision, and a mindset that goes beyond traditional finance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Professionalize accounting and finance processes across the organization
* Develop group structures and consolidate reporting for 13 international legal entities
* Build internal project cost allocation systems
* Establish controlling functions, including data warehousing and KPI-based reporting
* Introduce budgeting, forecasting, and liquidity planning processes
* Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and bank reporting
* Support M&A activities, post-merger integration, and process digitization alongside PE owners
* Demonstrate strong technical expertise in accounting standards
* Exhibit a hands-on mentality and take ownership in a fast-paced, scaling environment
* Contribute commercially beyond finance - support strategic decision-making and cross-functional planning
What You Bring:
* Proven experience in senior finance roles such as Head of Finance, Head of Accounting, Head of Finance & Controlling, Head of FP&A, Finance Manager, or similar
* Preferred industry backgrounds include Professional Services; industrial experience is a plus but not mandatory
* Solid track record in Transaction Services, Audit, or Consulting environments
* Experience working in a private equity-backed company and direct engagement with investors is a strong advantage
* Strong leadership skills combined with hands-on operational experience
* Deep understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting, controlling, and business intelligence
* Strategic mindset with commercial acumen and the ability to influence cross-functional decisions
* Excellent communication skills in German and English
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