Head of Finance

Stellenbeschreibung:

HEAD OF FINANCE - REAL ESTATE

Munich - 3 days office / 2 days home - Permanent - Lead finance across DACH & Benelux

Are you a senior finance leader looking to take ownership across an international portfolio? Do you thrive in hands‑on roles with real commercial impact?

We’re hiring for a Head of Finance to join a growing European real‑estate business. This is a broad, number‑one‑in‑finance role across DACH and Benelux, offering both strategic leadership and hands‑on delivery. You’ll be the go‑to person for finance in the region – leading reporting, planning, controls, and partnering with commercial teams to improve performance.

WISH LIST

Qualified accountant, ideally trained in audit
5+ years in a senior finance role within Germany or the wider DACH region
Proven track record of driving process improvements
Strong technical knowledge of HGB
Fluent in German and English
Commercially minded, with experience influencing senior leadership

THE ROLE

Own all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and controls across DACH & Benelux
Act as finance partner to the European and German Managing Directors
Act as Finance lead on M&A activity for the region
Deliver financial insight to support decision‑making and improve performance
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles
Monitor KPIs and ensure alignment with group‑level targets
Support local teams with margin analysis, pricing decisions, and investment cases
Ensure local compliance with tax and accounting standards
Manage cash flow, cost controls, and operational metrics
Guide local contract and commercial negotiations with robust financial analysis
Lead and develop a small finance team across the region
Liaise with Group Finance on reporting, governance, and process improvements

YOUR PROFILE

Qualified Accountant
Fluent in German & English and comfortable working in an international environment
Strong technical knowledge of HGB
Good working knowledge of MS Excel