Our client is a very successful and established Northern European mid-cap buyout firm, which has expanded into the DACH market with an office in Munich. As Financial Director, your responsibilities will include PortCo onboarding, project support and toolbox development, improvement projects and fund performance analysis, fundraise and CFO support. The position is based in Munich, Germany.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Onboarding of portfolio companies, maturity assessments and optimisation projects
- Development and implementation of operational toolboxes, e.g. NWC, in cooperation with the FEF team
- CFO and CFO network support
- Internal improvement projects
- Fundraising assistance
- Fund performance analysis
- Continuous improvement of end-to-end performance
- Identification of risks to delivery and proposals of solutions where necessary
- Cost analysis and suggestions for cost cuts, where appropriate
- Lead and develop any defined co-operation partners
- Continuous development and optimisation of internal processes and structures
- Stakeholder expectation management
YOUR PROFILE:
- University degree in Business Administration, Finance or related disciplines
- Significant relevant experience in an operational finance and / or a consulting position
- Previous experience with Private Equity is an advantage
- You have worked in an international setting
- Experience in driving change and optimising processes and structures
- Strong IT skills, and strong understanding of digital tools and solutions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Motivated, pro-active and analytical
- You are hands-on with an eye for detail
- Fluency in English and German is required