Finance Director

Job Description : FINANCE DIRECTOR GERMANY Open to International bi lingual candidates In this key leadership position, you will play a key role in shaping the company's financial success and further professionalization. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the company's financial structures in a forward-looking manner and create sustainable value in a technologically demanding environment. A position with a high degree of creative freedom and direct influence on the company's strategy awaits you. established German manufacturer of highly specialized B2B software solutions with a strategic headquarters in Frankfurt am Main. As an internationally recognized innovator, the company develops cutting-edge technologies used by leading companies and organizations worldwide to protect their critical systems and valuable data. Supported by the expertise of a renowned private equity investor, our client is on an impressive growth trajectory, combining German engineering excellence with the agility of a future-oriented software house. Your creative freedom – More than just numbers in an innovative environment: Strategic leadership & team development: You will assume group-wide responsibility for the areas of finance, accounting, controlling, IT and back office and report directly to the management. Reporting & Analysis Excellence: You are responsible for accurate monthly and annual financial statements, consolidation (LucaNet), meaningful reports for management and investors, as well as budgeting and financial planning. You drive the continuous optimization of processes and controlling tools that reflect the agility of a technology leader. Stakeholder Management: You are the central contact for external partners (auditors, tax consultants, banks) as well as internal interfaces in an internationally operating environment. Commercial & Operational Impact: You ensure robust contract systems, optimize working capital, define performance indicators, and support strategic decisions through in-depth analyses. You further develop the IT system landscape (e.g., DATEV, LucaNet) with a view to data-driven corporate management. Treasury & Compliance: You are responsible for liquidity management, compliance with financial ratios and tax obligations in close cooperation with external consultants, taking into account the high compliance requirements in demanding markets. Successfully completed business studies with a focus on finance/controlling or a comparable qualification. Several years of relevant professional and management experience in the financial sector, ideally in a private equity environment, a software/technology company or a dynamically growing medium-sized company. Experience in auditing, particularly in the areas of transaction advisory services or restructuring, is also an advantage. In-depth knowledge of financial statement preparation, consolidation (LucaNet is an advantage), budgeting and controlling. Experience in optimizing financial processes and implementing controlling tools, preferably in the SaaS or software licensing business. Strong analytical skills, a hands-on mentality, and a strategic and solution-oriented mindset. Confident appearance and strong communication skills, also in English, for an international business environment. High affinity for the technology or software industry.

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