PE CFO Network - Private Equity-backed IT-Services Companies, Frankfurt, Germany

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading executive recruitment firm is seeking a seasoned finance leader for CFO or Finance Director roles in the IT-Services sector across the DACH region. Candidates must have extensive experience in small- to mid-cap companies and a proven track record of success in M&A transactions and finance organization leadership. Fluency in both German and English is essential. The role emphasizes strategic growth, operational excellence, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience as a CFO or Finance Director in small- to mid-cap companies.
• In-depth understanding of the TMT sector, particularly IT-Services.
• Comprehensive finance expertise across controlling, accounting, and reporting standards.

Aufgaben

• Build and lead a best-in-class finance function.
• Partner with management to shape business strategy.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

Kenntnisse

CFO Leadership

Financial Planning

Strategic Growth

Analytical Skills

M&A Transactions

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

University degree in finance, economics, or business administration

Jobbeschreibung

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Our Network

Are you a seasoned finance leader in the IT-Services sector? We are building a network of dynamic CFOs and Finance Directors to take on high-impact leadership roles within private equity-backed portfolio companies across the DACH region.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead a best-in-class finance function, driving operational excellence and strategic growth
• Partner with the management team to shape and execute business strategy
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Develop robust financial models and performance metrics to enable data-driven decision-making
• Deliver accurate financial reporting and insights to guide strategic and operational performance
• Manage budget preparation, controls, and financial forecasting, ensuring transparency and accuracy
• Identify, implement, and optimize state-of-the-art management information systems and KPI steering
• Cultivate strong relationships with financial institutions to optimize capital structure and liquidity
• Drive buy-and-build strategies and M&A transactions, ensuring seamless post-merger integration and sustainable value creation
• Define and communicate the company\'s equity story, shaping exit strategies to maximize shareholder value
• Continuously improve and optimize finance processes, controlling instruments, and analytical tools
• Lead organizational optimization and transformation initiatives
• Serve as the primary contact for auditors, tax advisors, and key investors

Your Profile

• University degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field
• Extensive experience as a CFO or Finance Director in small- to mid-cap companies, with a proven record of commercial success and transformation leadership
• In-depth understanding of the TMT sector, particularly IT-Services
• Experience in private equity-backed environments is a strong advantage
• Proven success in executing M&A transactions and post-merger integrations, ideally within a buy-and-build framework
• Exit experience is a plus
• Comprehensive finance expertise across controlling, accounting, and reporting standards
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking with a data-driven mindset
• Hands-on, results-oriented, and pragmatic leadership approach
• Modern, inclusive, and empathetic leadership style
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Fluency in German and English

If you are ready to explore exciting CFO and FD opportunities and become part of our exclusive finance leadership network, we look forward to hearing from you!

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