Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Phipps Cameron; Essen; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A recruitment firm is seeking a Deputy CFO / Head of Financial Planning & Analysis / Head of Controlling for a private equity-backed healthcare portfolio in Essen, Germany. This role requires a strong finance leader who can professionalise the finance function, provide strategic insights, and lead budgeting and forecasting. Candidates should have proven leadership experience in finance, fluency in German and English, and possess strong analytical and execution skills. This is a full-time position with a clear path to CFO succession.

Qualifikationen

• Proven leadership experience in a controlling or FP&A role, ideally in a multi-site business.
• Strong analytical skills with a hands-on approach.
• Fluency in German and English essential.

Aufgaben

• Professionalise the finance function with robust processes and controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and provide actionable insights.
• Act as the CFO’s right hand, supporting operational teams.
• Ensure timely reporting for private equity owners.
• Drive improvements in data quality and financial systems.
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired entities.
• Mentor and develop finance team members.
• Deputise for CFO in their absence.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience in controlling or FP&A

Strong business acumen

Analytical mindset

Hands-on execution skills

Fluent in German and English

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or similar

Tools

MS Excel

LucaNet

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

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Recruitment Consultant - Finance Leadership / M&A (EU) at Phipps Cameron

*Deputy CFO / Head of Financial Planning & Analysis / Head of Controlling (m/f/d) – Healthcare (Private Equity-Backed)*

I am exclusively supporting a private equity-backed healthcare portfolio based in Essen, Germany, in hiring a Deputy CFO / Head of Financial Planning & Analysis / Head of Controlling (m/f/d).

The company is looking for a strong finance leader who can professionalise the finance function, improve decision-making, and bring structure to financial reporting and data management.

You will report directly to the CFO and act as their right hand, deputising in their absence. Over time, there is a clear path to stepping into the CFO role. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact position offering exposure to M&A, PE stakeholders, and strategic growth initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on, analytical finance professional with strong FP&A and controlling experience in a complex environment — someone who enjoys solving problems, improving systems, and driving change.

Key Responsibilities

• Professionalise the Finance Function: Build and scale the finance function, introducing robust processes, controls, and governance frameworks to support a growing, multi‑entity business.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling to provide actionable insights for decision‑making at the executive and board level.
• Business Partnering: Act as the CFO’s right hand and trusted partner, supporting operational teams with commercial insights, performance monitoring, and profitability analysis.
• PE Reporting: Ensure timely, accurate, and structured reporting for private equity owners, including KPI dashboards and board packs.
• Process & Systems Improvement: Drive improvements in data quality, reporting efficiency, and financial systems adoption (including LucaNet, PowerBI) across the finance function.
• M&A & Integration Support: Assist with the integration of newly acquired entities and track post‑acquisition performance, aligning financial reporting and operational metrics.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor, coach, and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of high performance, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Deputise for CFO: Take ownership of key finance responsibilities in the CFO’s absence, positioning yourself as a natural successor for future CFO progression.

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, or similar discipline.
• Proven leadership experience in a controlling or FP&A role, ideally in a multi‑site, service‑based business.
• Strong business acumen, analytical mindset, and hands‑on execution skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel; experience with LucaNet and Power BI is highly desirable.
• Fluent in German and English (written & spoken).

Feel free to apply directly, message me directly or email me at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care
• Health and Human Services