Head of Finance - PER, Private Equity Recruitment

JL Germany; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading healthcare company in Frankfurt is seeking a Head of Finance to drive growth and international expansion. This role involves strategic partnership with the CEO, developing financial strategies, and overseeing financial operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong finance background, leadership skills, and experience in PE-backed environments.

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record as Head of Finance in small- to mid-cap companies.
• Experience in PE-backed companies and M&A transactions.

Aufgaben

• Serve as strategic partner to the CEO and investor.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Oversee budget planning, financial controls, and reporting.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Ausbildung

University degree in business administration, finance or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

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Head of Finance - PER, Private Equity Recruitment, Frankfurt am Main

Client:

PER, Private Equity Recruitment

Location:

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.05.2025

Expiry Date:

02.07.2025

Job Description:

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About our client

Our client is a small-cap healthcare company specialising in medical products. With the support of a successful private equity investor, they are preparing for growth and international expansion. To drive this next phase, they are seeking a Head of Finance to join their team as a key business partner to the CEO. The role is based in the Göttingen area, Germany. What the job involves:

• Serving as a strategic business partner to the CEO and the investor
• Developing and executing financial strategies in alignment with the company's growth objectives
• Building a best-in-class finance function, including the implementation of robust controlling and reporting structures
• Providing detailed financial analysis, insights and benchmarks to support strategic decision-making
• Delivering accurate financial reporting to management and shareholders, along with ad-hoc analyses
• Overseeing budget planning, financial controls, forecasting and financial statement reporting
• Identifying, implementing and optimising management information systems and KPI frameworks
• Managing cash flow, liquidity, working capital and capital structure
• Overseeing all tax-related matters
• Management of financial reporting requirements under the leverage financing
• Prospectively, leading financing processes and driving M&A transactions, including ensuring seamless post-merger integrations
• Continuously improving and streamlining finance processes, controls and reporting tools
• Leading organisational optimisation and transformation initiatives
• Serving as the primary point of contact for various stakeholders, including investors, banks, auditors and tax advisors

Who we are looking for

• University degree in business administration, finance or a related field
• Relevant professional experience as a Head of Finance in a small- to mid-cap company, with a proven track record of delivering significant commercial results and driving change
• Experience within a PE-backed company is a plus, as well as a successful track record of M&A transactions and post-merger integrations
• Carve-out experience is advantageous
• Background in the healthcare and/or manufacturing sector is beneficial
• Strong finance expertise, with deep controlling and accounting knowledge
• Hands-on, self-driven mindset, eager to make an impact in a growing environment
• Analytical and data-driven approach, with excellent problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinker with a modern, inclusive, and empathetic leadership style
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with fluency in German and English

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