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

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

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. The position is based in Wetzlar, Germany with flexible remote working options.

What the job involves

1. Act as a strategic partner to the CFO, supporting the company's growth and value creation strategy in collaboration with senior management.
2. Take ownership of budgeting, financial planning, annual reports, treasury management, and integration of financial operations across subsidiaries.
3. Oversee and improve cash flow management, covenant reporting, and refinancing processes.
4. Manage M&A processes, including support of FDD-advisors, fund flow preparation, and post-merger integration.
5. Implement and optimise financial tools such as LucaNet and potentially ERP systems like SAGE Enterprise, SAP, and others to improve efficiency and accuracy.
6. Integrate and lead finance teams across multiple geographies, ensuring alignment and process improvement.
7. Strengthen financial operations by focusing on consolidation, controlling, cash flow forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.
8. Day-to-day business operations at group level include advising the team on specific operational accounting matters as well as the ability to handle some of the bookings.
9. Maintain compliance with private equity-specific financial requirements and reporting standards.
10. Collaborate with external stakeholders, including shareholders, auditors, tax advisors, banks, and legal consultants, to fulfil organizational requirements.
11. Lead the development and implementation of robust financial reporting and forecasting processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial insights for the management team.
12. 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

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