CFO

Phipps Cameron Recruitment; Worms; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading consulting firm in Germany is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function and support rapid growth. The ideal candidate has a strong background in consulting, proven experience in private equity-backed environments, and hands-on operational finance skills. This role offers a pivotal opportunity to impact the company's growth strategy and deliver value creation.

Qualifikationen

• Experienced finance leader with a strong background in consulting or professional services.
• Prior CFO or Head of Finance experience in a PE-backed environment.
• Proven track record in buy-and-build or M&A-heavy growth strategies.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop the finance function to support rapid growth.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and liquidity management.
• Ensure high-quality management reporting for internal and investor use.

Kenntnisse

Operational finance skills

Strong communication skills in German

Strong communication skills in English

Hands-on and commercially minded

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Location : Near Mannheim Germany

Sector : White Collar Consulting & Professional Services

Ownership : Private Equity-backed (Buy & Build)

We are recruiting a Chief Financial Officer for a consulting and professional services business headquartered near Mannheim. The company is private equity-backed and pursuing a dynamic international buy-and-build growth strategy.

The CFO will be a strategic partner to the CEO and investors responsible for leading the finance function professionalising reporting and supporting integration of acquisitions. This role requires strong operational finance skills and proven experience in PE-backed growth environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function to support rapid growth.
• Drive financial planning budgeting forecasting and liquidity management.
• Ensure high-quality management reporting KPIs and dashboards for internal and investor use.
• Oversee M&A integration from a financial perspective ensuring smooth onboarding of acquired entities.
• Partner with management and investors on strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with statutory tax and regulatory requirements.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced finance leader with a strong background in consulting / professional services or similar people-driven sectors.
• Prior CFO or Head of Finance experience in a PE-backed environment.
• Proven track record in buy-and-build or M&A-heavy growth strategies.
• Hands-on pragmatic and commercially minded.
• Strong communication skills in both German and English.
• This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-growth PE-backed company at a pivotal stage of expansion with direct impact on value creation and exit readiness.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years