Strategic Finance Manager – Chief of Staff to the CFO

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

📋 Description

• Accountable for the monthly financial reporting to shareholders.

• Preparation and facilitation of reporting meetings with the managing directors of portfolio companies, providing action recommendations.

• Oversight of the budget and forecasting processes at the group level.

• Development of scalable financial structures, tools, and processes (e.g., consolidation, BI, ERP standardization).

• Leading initiatives for digitalization and automation within the finance department.

• Advancement of a comprehensive KPI and reporting framework across the group.

• Management of liquidity planning, cash flow, and banking relationships at the group level.

• Assistance with tax and structural issues in close collaboration with external advisors.

• Involvement in investment decisions, M&A, and strategic finance initiatives.

• Preparation of ad-hoc analyses and decision-making documents for the CFO/CEO.

• Future-oriented development and leadership of your own team.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–7 years of experience in corporate controlling, transaction services, investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, or consulting with a finance emphasis.

• Excellent grasp of accounting and controlling (HGB — German Commercial Code; experience in group accounting/consolidation is advantageous).

• Strong analytical abilities, proficient in Excel; familiarity with BI tools, ERP systems, or consolidation software (e.g., DATEV) is beneficial.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong inclination for establishing structure.

• Exceptional communication skills at both management and shareholder levels.

• Proactive approach with a high capability for execution.

• Proficient in German and competent in English.

• Desire to advance towards Head of Group Controlling / Finance Director positions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent employment contracts providing long-term stability.

• Option for home office work.

• 30 days of paid vacation annually.

• Company health fund offering a budget of €300 per year for services such as massages, vision aids, dental cleaning, osteopathic treatments, and more.

• Attractive terms for an employer-sponsored company pension plan.

• Corporate benefits: beyond just a job – appealing discounts for a balanced work-life experience.

• Comprehensive sports package: subsidized membership for Urban Sports and/or EGYM Wellpass.

• Family-oriented: additional child sick days with full pay.