Chief Financial Officer – M&A, Carve-out & Growth

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete finance organization, which encompasses Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, and Finance Operations.

• Actively manage and support Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), along with integration and transformation initiatives.

• Lead and provide operational assistance for a carve-out from a parent company, including the development of independent finance processes.

• Establish, enhance, and professionalize accounting and controlling frameworks.

• Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with German GAAP (HGB) and take responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.

• Oversee the preparation and coordination of consolidated financial statements.

• Implement, optimize, and migrate financial and ERP systems while digitizing finance workflows.

• Prepare financial analyses, forecasts, budgets, and business cases to facilitate strategic decision-making.

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to the executive management team, investors, and other stakeholders regarding all finance-related matters.

⛳️ Requirements

• Multiple years of experience in senior finance leadership positions, including at least three years as a CFO.

• Extensive and deep professional background in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, and Corporate Finance.

• Demonstrated success in establishing or transforming finance organizations and processes.

• Familiarity with DATEV and/or SAP.

• Practical experience with M&A transactions, as well as carve-out or post-merger integration projects.

• Strong understanding of financial reporting under German GAAP (HGB), including experience with consolidated financial statements.

• Experience in implementing or migrating financial and ERP systems.

• Exceptional analytical skills, a proactive hands-on approach, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Proficiency in German and good command of English.

• Experience in the logistics sector is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.