CFO

Trades Workforce Solutions; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A private equity-backed organisation in Germany is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The role involves building a top-tier finance organization and ensuring reliable reporting and governance in line with PE expectations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a senior finance leader in CDMO or similar sectors, fluent in German and English, and skilled in financial planning and operational execution. This interim position is expected to last 6-12 months, supporting the company's growth and transformation efforts.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader in a PE-backed environment, ideally in CDMO, pharma, or related sectors.
• Excellent understanding of German GAAP and IFRS.
• Hands-on, pragmatic leader with a strategic vision.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development and professionalisation of the finance function.
• Establish reliable monthly reporting and KPIs.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

Kenntnisse

CFO experience

Experience in PE-backed environment

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Strong governance and compliance knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Position: Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Germany
Contract Type: Interim / Fixed-term

About the Company

Our client is a private equity-backed Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) in Germany. The business is experiencing strong growth and requires a hands‑on finance leader to professionalise the finance function, strengthen governance, and support the next stage of value creation.

Role Overview

The Interim CFO will be responsible for building a best‑in‑class finance organisation, implementing robust reporting and controls, and partnering with management and investors to deliver performance transparency. This is a key role in ensuring the business is scalable, exit‑ready, and aligned with PE expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and professionalisation of the finance function, including systems, processes, and team build‑out.
• Establish reliable monthly reporting, KPIs, and management information to PE standards.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to support rapid growth.
• Partner with the CEO and investors on value creation initiatives, M&A opportunities, and strategic projects.
• Ensure strong governance, compliance with German GAAP/IFRS, and risk management practices.
• Implement cash flow management and working capital optimisation measures.
• Develop and mentor the finance team to ensure sustainability beyond the interim mandate.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader in a PE‑backed environment, ideally in CDMO, pharma, life sciences, or related manufacturing sectors.
• Strong track record in finance build: creating reporting frameworks, scaling finance functions, and delivering investor‑grade transparency.
• Excellent understanding of German GAAP and IFRS.
• Hands‑on, pragmatic leader able to combine strategic vision with operational execution.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Duration: 6–12 months, with flexibility depending on transaction or transformation timelines.