CFO, Private Equity-backed Dental Platform, Munich, Germany

Our client is a fast-growing, private equity-backed healthcare platform focused on the dental clinic market in Germany. The group operates a network of high-quality clinics with a particular focus on implantology, operational excellence and digitally driven patient acquisition.

Backed by an operationally hands-on mid-market investor with extensive restructuring and transformation expertise, the business is pursuing an ambitious buy-and-build strategy and is seeking a highly driven CFO to support the next phase of scaling, integration and professionalization.

The CFO will work closely with an experienced leadership team with strong healthcare, operational and value-creation expertise. The role is based in Munich, Germany.

What the job involves

• Acting as a strategic finance partner and trusted sparring counterpart to the Group CEO, shareholders and advisory board
• Driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and liquidity management across the group
• Establishing KPI-driven steering and reporting structures across the clinic network
• Managing a lean holding structure together with a small finance team
• Driving transparency around cash flow, working capital and operational performance
• Supporting the execution of an ambitious buy-and-build strategy across Germany
• Building and maintaining detailed acquisition, roll-up and performance models in a highly hands-on environment
• Supporting due diligences, financing processes and acquisition negotiations
• Leading and coordinating post-merger integrations and operational transformation initiatives
• Building scalable finance structures, tools and processes to support the next growth phase
• Working closely with clinic leaders and operational management teams across multiple sites
• Coordinating with banks, auditors, advisors and other external stakeholders
• Operating in a highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced and performance-driven environment
• Regular travel across Southern and Central Germany

Who we are looking for

• University degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Several years of relevant professional experience, ideally gained within Transaction Services, restructuring advisory, strategy consulting or similar environments
• Prior exposure to healthcare service delivery environments is strongly preferred, as the ability to quickly navigate operational healthcare settings will be critical for success in the role
• Exposure to private equity-backed businesses and buy-and-build environments is highly relevant
• Strong experience with due diligence processes, financial analysis and performance steering
• Experience in multi-site and decentralized service environments is highly advantageous
• Strong understanding of cash flow management, working capital steering and liquidity planning
• Exposure to transformation, restructuring or high-growth situations under operational pressure
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling capabilities with a highly hands‑on mindset
• Entrepreneurial, execution‑oriented and comfortable operating in lean structures
• Strong communication, stakeholder‑ and relationship‑management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility in a highly people‑driven environment and interact effectively with dentists, medical professionals and practice staff, while confidently challenging senior stakeholders where required
• Willingness to operate in a highly detailed and operational finance environment
• Munich‑based or willingness to relocate to Munich required
• Fluent German and English required