Chief Financial Officer

Gresham Executive; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading medical equipment manufacturer in Frankfurt is seeking a strategic and hands-on CFO to drive financial excellence and growth. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in industrial or MedTech environments and expertise in cash management and reporting systems like Lucanet. Key responsibilities include managing liquidity operations, optimizing financing structures, and enhancing governance. Fluency in German and English is required for this pivotal role in a high-impact environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a CFO in industrial or MedTech SME environments.
• Deep understanding of HGB and IFRS-16 reporting standards.
• Experience integrating subsidiaries and professionalizing finance and controlling teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead daily liquidity operations and ensure robust cash control.
• Drive discussions with banks and optimize financing structures.
• Own consolidation and month-end processes for timely management information.
• Build a state-of-the-art Controlling system with integrated BI.
• Prepare board and bank reporting, ensuring audit completion.
• Provide actionable insights on profitability and costs.

Kenntnisse

Cash management

ERP and reporting systems

Bank relationships

KPI-driven operations

Leadership

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Tools

Lucanet

Jobbeschreibung

CFO – Leading German Medical Equipment Manufacturer

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on CFO for a leading German medical equipment manufacturer, operating in the fields of physical therapy, diagnostics, and aesthetics, with a strong international presence across Europe, Asia, and the US. The company delivers innovative solutions that support healthcare professionals worldwide, combining precision, reliability, and German engineering excellence. With revenue of €125 million and approximately 600 employees across 15 international entities, this is a pivotal role for driving financial excellence and growth.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the owner-CEO and working closely with an institutional investor, the CFO will professionalize finance and KPI reporting, strengthen liquidity and cash discipline, and lead cost optimization initiatives. This is a high-impact role requiring experience in complex, multi-entity international environments, and the ability to navigate between entrepreneurial ownership and private equity-style governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Cash & Liquidity Management: Lead daily liquidity operations and 13-week forecasting; ensure robust cash control across the group.
• Financing & Banking: Drive discussions with banks and leasing partners; optimize financing structures.
• Group Finance Leadership: Own consolidation, Lucanet reporting, and month-end processes; deliver timely, accurate management information.
• Controlling & Reporting: Build a state-of-the-art Controlling system with integrated BI and KPI reporting.
• Governance & Compliance: Prepare board and bank reporting, ensure audit completion, and enhance transparency. Own Group Compliance and ESG strategy implementation.
• Business Partnering: Provide actionable insights on profitability, costs, and investment priorities; support ongoing efficiency and transformation initiatives.
• Subsidiary Alignment: Standardize accounting and reporting practices across international entities.

Candidate Profile

• Seasoned CFO with proven experience in industrial or MedTech SME environments.
• Strong expertise in cash management, ERP and reporting systems (e.g., Lucanet), and bank relationships.
• Deep understanding of HGB and IFRS-16 reporting standards.
• Track record of transforming organizations into KPI-driven, performance-focused operations.
• Experience integrating subsidiaries and professionalizing finance and controlling teams.
• Confident, hands-on leader able to constructively challenge and support the CEO and management team.
• Fluent in German and English.