Financial Director

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Finatal Compensation: 150,000 - 200,000 plus variable and MIP Ref: CR1116 Company Overview Our client is a fast-growing energy services provider at the forefront of Germanys decarbonisation journey. Following its acquisition by a leading global private equity fund, the company is entering a new phase of transformation and growth. The Opportunity This is a handson, buildandtransform mandate for a CFO ready to professionalise and scale the finance organisation in a highgrowth, PEbacked environment. Youll take full ownership of finance operations, shaping a lean setup into a datadriven, investorgrade platform that enables rapid decisionmaking, operational excellence, and value creation. Key Mandate Stabilise and professionalise core accounting, reporting, and cash processes in partnership with external advisors. Deliver speed, control, and accuracy in monthly closings, compliance (HGB/IFRS), and management reporting. Build and lead a capable finance team and embed KPIdriven performance management. Digitise and automate processes across billing, controlling, and forecasting to create transparency and scalability. Drive integration and transformation through postmerger activities, treasury setup, and system improvements. Partner with the CEO and investors on business cases, M&A, and longterm value creation initiatives. What Success Looks Like Within 12 months, finance will operate as a reliable, fast, and insightdriven function delivering clean audits, timely reporting, and clear cash visibility. Within 18 months, youll have built a scalable finance infrastructure underpinning growth and future transactions, positioning the business for its next phase of expansion and exit readiness. Candidate Profile Proven track record building or transforming finance functions in PEbacked or M&Adriven environments. Highly handson and executionfocused, yet capable of shaping finance as a strategic partner. Sector background in energy, infrastructure, or technical services is beneficial but not essential. Seniority level Director Employment type Fulltime Job function Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Strategy/Planning Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Services for Renewable Energy, and Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Finatal by 2x Get notified about new Financial Director jobs in Dsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany . #J-18808-Ljbffr