Head of Finance

Privatal; München; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Privatal in Munich seeks a senior leader to take ownership of Group Accounting & Consolidation across a multi-entity organisation with ~140 locations. You will oversee a team of about 50 accounting professionals and drive monthly, quarterly and annual closing, reporting standards, and the preparation of statutory statements under HGB.

You will partner with CFO/CEO/COO on M&A support, integration of acquisitions, and preparing the business for a future exit, while developing the LucaNet landscape

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in Group Accounting, Consolidation, FP&A or transaction-related finance.
• Strong track record in multi-entity group structures and group reporting.
• Exposure to M&A, due diligence or post-merger integration is desirable.
• Experience with PE-backed, buy-and-build or fast-growing environments is highly valued.

Aufgaben

• Own Group Accounting & Consolidation across a multi-entity group.
• Coordinate ~50 accounting professionals within the group.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation & reporting processes.
• Develop LucaNet and group consolidation/reporting landscape.
• Support M&A transactions and financial due diligence activities.
• Lead the financial integration of acquired businesses and closing standards.
• Prepare annual financial statements under HGB and manage external audit relations.
• Support CFO on financing and strategic finance projects and exit prep.

Kenntnisse

Group Accounting

Consolidation

FP&A

M&A

Multi-entity

LucaNet

DATEV

Tools

LucaNet

DATEV

Jobbeschreibung

Munich | PE-Backed Healthcare | Buy & Build | M&A & Exit Preparation

The Business

We are partnering with one of Germany’s leading PE-backed, multi-site groups, which has grown significantly through an ambitious buy-and-build strategy.

The business combines strong regional operating companies with a central holding structure in Munich. With continued M&A planned and an eventual exit on the horizon, the group is now further professionalising its finance organisation.

The Opportunity

This is a key holding-level role with responsibility for Group Accounting & Consolidation across the entire organisation.

You will oversee the accounting and consolidation structures across approximately 140 locations, with around 50 accounting professionals across the wider group feeding into the function.

The mandate goes well beyond traditional accounting. You will work closely with the CFO, CEO and COO, support an active acquisition strategy, integrate newly acquired businesses and play an important role in preparing the organisation for a future exit.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Group Accounting & Consolidation across a complex multi-entity structure
• Coordinate and lead approximately 50 accounting professionals across the wider group
• Own and professionalise the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation and reporting processes
• Further develop LucaNet and the wider group consolidation and reporting landscape
• Establish consistent group-wide accounting, reporting and closing standards
• Support M&A transactions, including financial due diligence and finance-related transaction workstreams
• Lead the financial integration of newly acquired businesses, bringing them into established accounting, controlling and reporting structures
• Take responsibility for the preparation of annual financial statements under HGB
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, financing partners and other external stakeholders
• Support the CFO on financing and strategic finance projects
• Play a central role in exit preparation, ensuring accounting, reporting, controls and financial infrastructure are ready for a future transaction

Your Background

• Several years of experience across Group Accounting, Consolidation, FP&A or transaction-related finance
• Strong experience within a multi-entity group structure
• Solid understanding of consolidation, integrated financial planning and group reporting
• Exposure to M&A, financial due diligence and/or post-merger integration
• Experience within a PE-backed, buy-and-build or similarly fast-growing environment is highly attractive
• Experience with LucaNet and DATEV would be beneficial
• Hands-on approach, with the ability to combine detailed financial work with broader strategic projects