Director of Finance

Finance in Motion GmbH; Frankfurt (Oder); Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading impact asset management firm in Frankfurt (Oder) seeks a Director of Finance to drive financial excellence and compliance with regulations. This role demands strategic oversight, leadership in accounting, and process optimization to foster sustainable growth. Ideal candidates have robust experience in finance and regulatory expertise, with exceptional communication skills in both German and English. Join a diverse team dedicated to making a positive impact through innovative finance solutions.

Leistungen

Agile international working environment

Flexible work-life balance

Effective training and upskilling opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Track record with experience in strategic leadership and project management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Leadership experience in managing teams of 6-8 employees.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Finance team, setting clear goals and coaching talent.
• Serve as Deputy to the CFO on operational matters.
• Design and optimize finance processes to boost efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Change management

System & process implementation

Accounting regulation expertise

Communication skills

Analytical capabilities

IT literacy

German (fluent)

English (fluent)

Ausbildung

Degree in economics, business administration, finance or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Finance in Motion is a leading impact asset manager, structuring, managing, and advising on nearly €4 billion in assets across 10 funds—all classified as SFDR Article 9. Founded in Germany, we bring over two decades of experience investing in emerging markets. With deep local expertise from Latin America to Eastern Europe, we focus on advancing green and social impact. Our investments, through private and public debt, as well as private equity are firmly aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our mission is clear: to invest where it matters most.

Now, we’re looking for someone who shares our passion and purpose.

Are you ready to apply your skills where they can create real impact? Finance in Motion is currently seeking a

Director of Finance

The Director Finance plays a key strategic and leadership role within our organization. This position is responsible for driving financial excellence, ensuring compliance with Luxembourg AIFM regulations, and leading high-performing finance teams across borders. The role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership in accounting, controlling, reporting, and process optimization to support the company’s sustainable growth and operational scalability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Finance team, which combines as of today the Accounting & the Controlling team providing strategic direction, setting clear goals, coaching talent, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Serve as Deputy to the CFO, representing the function in the cross‑functional manager forum and stepping in on strategic and operational matters when required.
• Serve as a partner for senior management referring to strategic initiatives, strategic partnerships, m&a initiatives, which includes the development of the finance department to a state of the art finance department overseeing routine business, enhance the capabilities to a high performing, able to deliver professional number driven support and sparring function for senior management and business partners
• Design and optimize finance processes and organizational structures to boost efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and enable the business to scale.
• Own the audit, planning & reporting cycle: prepare and present annual budgets, rolling forecasts, P&L statements, balance sheets, liquidity analyses, and variance commentary for executive management and the supervisory board.
• Preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, profit and loss statements, balance sheets and liquidity analysis (and associated reporting for executive management and the supervisory board)
• Management of financial investments, tax assessments & tax declarations (exposure to treasury operations would be advantageous)
• Ensure accurate period‑end close by calculating quarterly accruals, maintaining fixed‑asset records, and posting in DATEV in line with HGB/IFRS and company policies.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, IT, and Business Units to evaluate new initiatives, advise on financial implications, and safeguard financial integrity.
• Liaise with auditors and regulators, preparing audit packages and responding to queries to guarantee timely, clean audit outcomes and full compliance.
• Continuously monitor key KPIs, transforming data into actionable insights and recommending initiatives that enhance profitability and cash flow.
• Lead and develop finance colleagues across multiple countries, embracing diversity and ensuring alignment in an international environment.

What we expect

• An excellent track record with relevant professional experience (ideally including strategic leadership/change management / project management / system & process implementation and optimization)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain good relationships with various stakeholders in a complex, international environment
• Leadership experience at the team level (6-8 employees), ideally with international team leadership exposure.
• Accounting regulation expertise including knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• Relevant experience from working in regulated financial institution, preferably an AIFM under Luxembourg regulation (CSSF); experience under BaFin/KVG is a plus
• General knowledge of Financial Markets (Asset Manager / Investment Manager Institutions)
• Degree in economics, business administration, finance or a related field
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate concepts into workable solutions
• High level of IT literacy
• Excellent verbal, writing & presentation skills in German and in English
• Goal oriented & fully committed to delivering high quality results in a timely fashion
• Demonstrable commitment to FiM’s vision/ mission

What you can expect:

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An agile, widely diverse international working environment with employees of 68 nationalities that is keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can‑do spirit.

A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands‑on company culture.

A purpose‑driven, performance‑oriented company that rewards above‑average results.

An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees.

A company that offers a flexible and amicable work environment, placing a high value on work‑life balance.

We, a team of over 300 dedicated professionals across 16 regional offices worldwide, are committed to advancing sustainable development through pioneering finance solutions. If you relish tackling complex challenges hands‑on and crave an adaptable and motivating work environment, we're eager to connect with you.

Learn more about working at Finance in Motion here: Finance in Motion - Careers

Contact: Global Talent Acquisition I [e-mail]