Finance Director, PE-backed Manufacturing Company, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

vor 1 Monat


Frankfurt, Deutschland PER, Private Equity Recruitment Vollzeit
About our client

Our client is a manufacturer of paints based near Münster in North Rhine-Westphalia. They are a global player in the decorative paints market and are embarking on an exciting transition under new management, which brings fresh perspectives and a clear vision for the future. As part of this transformation, they are expanding their management team and are seeking a CFO to join them on this dynamic journey. This position offers a unique opportunity to become part of a motivated and rapidly growing company during a pivotal time of change. What the job involves

  • Overall responsibility for the group's financial accounting and controlling areas
  • Strategic management and operational control of all financial activities of the company
  • Development and implementation of financial strategies to support the company's objectives
  • Responsibility for financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Monitoring and analysing financial performance and reporting to management
  • Advising management on business decisions and investment projects
  • Ensuring compliance with all financial, legal and regulatory requirements
  • Managing and developing the finance team to set the business up for growth
  • Ensuring effective information flow and communication between various functional areas and units of the group
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, banks and auditors
  • Responsibility for budget planning, target/actual reconciliations and optimisation of working capital and cash management
  • Implementation and monitoring of internal control systems and risk management processes
Who we are looking for

  • University degree in finance, business administration, or relevant field with excellent grades
  • MBA or CPA is a plus
  • Extensive professional experience in finance, including several years in a management position
  • Proven experience in strategic financial planning and analysis, budgeting and financial reporting
  • Sound knowledge of accounting standards (HGB, IFRS)
  • Ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering a collaborative and performance driven work environment
  • Strong leadership and management skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team
  • Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, ensuring effective relationships with all key parties
  • High integrity and professional behaviour
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing company is helpful
  • Ideally experience with restructuring either in a consulting or operational role
  • Excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, essential for financial analysis and presentations
  • Experience with SAP is a plus
  • Fluency in written and spoken German and English, ideally knowledge of French

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