Vice President Finance

VP of Finance | Private Equity–Backed B2B SaaS

About the Role

Camino Search is partnering with a leading private equity fund specialising in software investments to appoint a high‑calibre Head of Finance. This is a pivotal role for an experienced finance leader who has a proven track record of building and scaling finance functions, introducing structure, and supporting rapid growth with a clear path to exit.

You will work closely with the executive team and investors, acting as a strategic partner while remaining hands‑on in driving financial excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Define and execute the financial strategy in line with ambitious growth plans and long‑term exit objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, board, and investors.

Exit Readiness & Value Creation

• Lead financial due diligence, valuation preparation, and exit execution.
• Ensure the business is consistently “exit‑ready” from a financial, reporting, and governance perspective.

Private Equity Partnership

• Leverage prior PE experience to manage investor relationships and deliver high‑quality insights and reporting.
• Support board‑level decision‑making with clear, data‑driven analysis.
• Own accurate, timely, and robust financial reporting in line with regulatory and industry standards.
• Strengthen controls, compliance, and financial discipline across the organisation.

Operational Excellence

• Design, implement, and optimise financial systems, processes, and controls to drive efficiency, scalability, and profitability.
• Support commercial decision‑making through strong financial modelling and forecasting.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing finance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Skills & Experience

• Strong Financial Expertise: Deep experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Strategic yet Hands‑On: Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels in a scaling environment.
• PE Experience: Prior experience in private equity–backed businesses or transaction‑led environments is highly desirable.
• Stakeholder Management: Confident communicator with experience engaging boards, investors, and senior leadership.
• Leadership Capability: Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high‑performing teams.
• Agility & Resilience: Thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments with competing priorities.

Why Join?

• High Impact Role: A central leadership position with real influence over the company’s growth and exit journey.
• Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary plus meaningful equity participation.
• Growth‑Oriented Culture: Join a collaborative, ambitious, and forward‑thinking SaaS business backed by a top‑tier PE fund.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Software Development

Frankfurt Rhine‑Main Metropolitan Area