CFO, PE-Backed IT Services Company, Munich, Frankfurt or Hamburg, Germany - PER, Private Equity[...]

CFO, PE-Backed IT Services Company, Munich, Frankfurt or Hamburg, Germany - PER, Private Equity Recruitment

Our client is a fast-growing IT services provider with a strong market presence. The company develops and operates highly available and secure IT solutions for its clients, focusing on cloud‑native business process digitalisation, hybrid working environments, and secure data networks.

As a Pioneer D2 controller and system owner, you’ll help the company become the preferred digitalisation partner for the German Mittelstand. The scope of your role covers accounting, controlling, tax, legal coordination and treasury, and participates actively in M&A activities and investor engagement.

What the job involves

• Professionalise the finance function across accounting, controlling, tax, legal coordination, and treasury.
• Establish and expand a robust, group‑wide controlling function that delivers transparency, performance steering, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Standardise and optimise financial processes, reporting structures, and closing procedures across the group.
• Act as a strategic partner to the leadership team, providing financial guidance while remaining hands‑on in operational execution.
• Lead potential M&A add‑on transactions, including integration of acquired companies and harmonisation of financial systems, processes, and governance standards.
• Prepare the company for near‑term investor engagement and strategic transaction readiness, ensuring robust financial reporting, transparency, and a compelling equity story.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the investor, board members, auditors and tax advisors on all financial matters and ensure effective communication.

Who we are looking for

• University degree in business administration, finance or a related field.
• Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role; ideally CFO or Finance Director in a private‑equity‑backed environment.
• Exit preparation & M&A experience, including due diligence and buyer communication.
• Experience in IT services, software or technology‑driven business models is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to professionalise financial processes and build scalable finance organisations.
• Hands‑on approach, balancing strategic steering with operational detail.
• Structured and pragmatic approach to integration of acquired companies and harmonisation of systems.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, resilience, and the ability to drive change in a dynamic environment.
• Short‑term availability is helpful.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.

You will be redirected to the company’s website – you must complete the application on their platform to apply.

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