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

About our client

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