Title: Finance Director | Setup & Transformation in a Private Equity Environment |
Ref: TM0014
Your Role:
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. The role offers a unique combination of a family-owned culture and entrepreneurial PE momentum.
Your Responsibilities:
* Design and implementation of monthly management reporting, including financial and operational KPIs
* Introduction of consolidation structures and rollout of suitable reporting and planning tools
* 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
Your Profile:
* Several years of experience in PE/M&A-driven growth environments, ideally within the mid-sized business sector
* 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)
* Industry knowledge in energy, infrastructure, or technical services is a plus
* Experience in consolidation and controlling within medium-sized corporate groups
* Fluent in both German and English, written and spoken
* Willingness to be regularly on-site in Düsseldorf or Aachen (at least 3 days per week)
About the Company
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance
* Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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