Vice President Finance

Privatal International; Osterreich; On-site; PEN 308,000 - 423,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MIP participation

Job summary

Confidential – Private Equity-Backed Software Business in Austria seeks a VP Finance to lead financial controlling and reporting across DACH. You will drive PMI activities, ERP integration and finance transformation, partnering with senior management and the PE investor to scale the business.

The role offers broad exposure to strategic financial decisions within a high-growth software environment and a chance to shape scalable finance processes across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• Experience in software/SaaS or tech sector.
• Exposure to private equity, M&A, or high-growth environments.
• Fluency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial controlling, reporting, budgeting and forecasting across DACH.
• Support the financial integration of acquired businesses, including PMI activities.
• Drive ERP integration, systems improvements and finance transformation initiatives.
• Develop scalable reporting structures, financial processes and KPI frameworks.
• Improve financial visibility, cash flow management and operational performance reporting.
• Work closely with senior leadership on commercial and strategic financial decisions.
• Support acquisition-related activities, including integration planning and synergy tracking.
• Identify opportunities to standardise and automate finance processes across the group.

Skills

Financial controlling

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

ERP integration

PMI

M&A exposure

German fluency

English fluent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

VP Finance – DACH

Company: Confidential – Private Equity-Backed Software Business

Location: Austria

Compensation: €80,000–€110,000 + Management Incentive Plan (MIP)

Scope: Germany, Austria & Switzerland

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a private equity-backed software business looking to appoint a VP Finance to support its continued growth across the DACH region.

The business is pursuing an ambitious buy-and-build strategy, combining organic growth with strategic acquisitions. As the organisation scales, there is a need to strengthen financial reporting, integrate acquired businesses and establish more efficient, scalable finance processes.

This is a broad, hands‑on position offering significant exposure to senior management and the private equity investor.

A particular focus will be on post‑merger integration (PMI), ERP integration and finance transformation, alongside responsibility for financial controlling and reporting across DACH.

The opportunity would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to step into their first VP Finance position or take on broader regional responsibilities.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee financial controlling, reporting, budgeting and forecasting across DACH.
• Support the financial integration of acquired businesses, including PMI activities.
• Drive ERP integration, systems improvements and finance transformation initiatives.
• Develop scalable reporting structures, financial processes and KPI frameworks.
• Improve financial visibility, cash flow management and operational performance reporting.
• Work closely with senior leadership on commercial and strategic financial decisions.
• Support acquisition‑related activities, including integration planning and synergy tracking.
• Identify opportunities to standardise and automate finance processes across the group.

Your Background

• Experience within a software, SaaS or technology business.
• Exposure to private equity, M&A or a high‑growth environment.
• Strong financial controlling, reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with post‑merger integration and/or ERP implementation.
• An understanding of multi‑entity finance structures.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ambition to take on broader responsibilities.
• Fluency in German and English.

Previous VP Finance experience is not essential. Candidates currently operating as Finance Managers, Senior Financial Controllers or Heads of Finance are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• DACH-wide responsibility within a growing software business.
• Direct exposure to private equity value creation and buy‑and‑build activities.
• Meaningful involvement in PMI, ERP integration and finance transformation.
• Close collaboration with senior management and investors.
• Opportunity to develop into a broader finance leadership role.
• €80,000–€110,000 compensation package plus MIP participation, offering potential upside through future value creation.