Chief Financial Officer

Finatal; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player in the B2C sector is seeking a visionary CFO to lead financial strategies and drive sustainable growth. This role offers the opportunity to shape the financial landscape of a company poised for expansion and potential exit. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in capital markets, a strong grasp of IFRS, and a proven track record in managing M&A transactions. With a hands-on mentality and a passion for the business model, you will thrive in a dynamic environment, steering financial success and collaborating with key stakeholders. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this is the role for you.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a CFO in a fast-growing B2C business.
• Strong knowledge of capital market processes and exit strategies.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement financial strategies for sustainable growth.
• Monitor financial performance and optimize opportunities.
• Oversee financial planning, reporting, and investor relations.

Kenntnisse

CFO Experience

Capital Market Processes

IFRS Knowledge

M&A Transactions

Strategic Thinking

Data Analytics

Leadership Skills

Tools

Modern Finance Software

Data Warehousing

Jobbeschreibung

The Company :

Our client is a leading player in the B2C sector, generating approximately €350 million in revenue with highly attractive profitability. The company follows a dynamic buy-and-build strategy with a proven track record. As part of its continued expansion and in preparation for a potential exit, we are looking for an experienced and strategically-minded CFO to join from summer / fall 2025, ideally with strong capital markets experience.

Your Profile :

• Several years of experience as a CFO, ideally in a fast-growing B2C or multi-site business
• Extensive experience with capital market processes and exit strategies (IPO, Private Equity, Trade Sale), and financing topics – a key requirement
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS, ideally within an international context
• Proven experience managing and integrating M&A transactions (buy-and-build strategy)
• Successful track record of collaboration with investors, banks, and private equity firms
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong strategic and analytical thinking; proven track record in value creation and performance management
• Deep understanding of retail or branch-based business models with operational complexity
• Familiarity with modern finance software, data analytics, and data warehousing
• Hands-on mentality and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Passion for the business model, interest in sports, and alignment with the company’s strategic vision
• Proven leadership skills in developing, motivating, and managing finance teams during growth phases

Your Responsibilities :

• Develop, enhance, and implement a financial strategy that ensures sustainable growth, profitability, and capital market readiness
• Monitor financial performance, identify optimization opportunities, and steer overall financial success
• Lead financial planning, cash flow planning, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis
• Oversee group financial statements and reporting in accordance with IFRS
• Prepare and execute capital market and exit strategies (IPO, trade sale, or private equity exit)
• Structure and manage financing rounds, including equity and debt capital measures
• Manage investor relations and communication with banks, investors, and other stakeholders
• Oversee acquisitions from a financial perspective as part of the buy-and-build strategy