Finance Director, Private Equity-backed TMT Company, Flexible Remote Work Option, Wetzlar, Germany

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Finance Director, Private Equity-backed TMT Company, Flexible Remote Work Option, Wetzlar, Germany
Our client is a fast-growing IT distributor specialising in software licences and IT security solutions. They are seeking a Finance Director. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers a medium-term opportunity to transition into the CFO role. The position is based in Wetzlar, Germany with flexible remote working options.

About our client

Our client is a fast-growing IT distributor specialising in software licences and IT security solutions. They are seeking a Finance Director to develop and implement robust financial systems and processes that will support the company's scaling and ongoing success. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers a medium-term opportunity to transition into the CFO role.

What the job involves

• Act as a strategic partner to the CFO, supporting the company’s growth and value creation strategy in collaboration with senior management
• Take ownership of budgeting, financial planning, annual reports, treasury management, and integration of financial operations across subsidiaries
• Oversee and improve cash flow management, covenant reporting, and refinancing processes
• Manage M&A processes, including support of FDD-advisors, fund flow preparation and post-merger integration
• Implement and optimise financial tools such as LucaNet and potentially ERP systems like SAGE Enterprise, SAP and others to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Integrate and lead finance teams across multiple geographies, ensuring alignment and process improvement
• Strengthen financial operations by focusing on consolidation, controlling, cash flow forecasting, and data-driven decision-making
• Day-to-day business operations at group level includes advising the team on specific operational accounting matters as well as the ability to handle some of the bookings
• Maintain compliance with private equity-specific financial requirements and reporting standards
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including shareholders, auditors, tax advisors, banks, and legal consultants, to fulfil organizational requirements
• Lead the development and implementation of robust financial reporting and forecasting processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial insights for the management team
• Drive continuous improvement in financial operations, identifying opportunities for cost optimization, process automation, and efficiency gains across the finance function

Who we are looking for

• University degree in finance, economics, business studies, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in finance & accounting leadership roles, ideally in a private equity-backed environment
• Group structure expertise is mandatory
• Ability to work closely with the CFO, Managing Director, and executive team, with experience leading finance teams
• Several years of experience in audit, controlling or accounting field
• Strong expertise in treasury management, financial planning, and budgeting processes
• Proven experience with M&A transactions and post-merger integration
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with system automation and the development and implementation of financial planning tools like LucaNet
• ERP system (e.g. SAGE) experience and Power BI proficiency is a plus
• Ability to navigate the complexities of a fast-paced, growing organisation with a lean and asset-light business model
• A cooperative leadership style that fosters a positive corporate culture and team collaboration
• Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on, problem-solving approach
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while fostering collaboration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Fluency in both German and English