Head of Finance, Private Equity-Backed Healthcare Company, Goettingen, Germany

About our client

Our client is a small-cap healthcare company specialising in medical products. With the support of a successful private equity investor, they are preparing for growth and international expansion. To drive this next phase, they are seeking a Head of Finance to join their team as a key business partner to the CEO.

This is a unique opportunity to take on a key leadership role and actively shape a compelling growth story. The position offers excellent development prospects and the chance to make a real impact in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

The role is based in the Goettingen area, Germany. What the job involves

• Serving as a strategic business partner to the CEO and the investor
• Developing and executing financial strategies in alignment with the company's growth objectives
• Building a best-in-class finance function, including the implementation of robust controlling and reporting structures
• Providing detailed financial analysis, insights and benchmarks to support strategic decision-making
• Delivering accurate financial reporting to management and shareholders, along with ad-hoc analyses
• Overseeing budget planning, financial controls, forecasting and financial statement reporting
• Identifying, implementing and optimising management information systems and KPI frameworks
• Managing cash flow, liquidity, working capital and capital structure
• Overseeing all tax-related matters
• Management of financial reporting requirements under the leverage financing
• Prospectively, leading financing processes and driving M&A transactions, including ensuring seamless post-merger integrations
• Continuously improving and streamlining finance processes, controls and reporting tools
• Leading organisational optimisation and transformation initiatives
• Serving as the primary point of contact for various stakeholders, incl. investors, banks, auditors and tax advisors

Who we are looking for

• University degree in business administration, finance or a related field
• Relevant professional experience as a Head of Finance in a small- to mid-cap company, with a proven track record of delivering significant commercial results and driving change
• Experience within a PE-backed company is a plus, as well as a successful track record of M&A transactions and post-merger integrations
• Carve-out experience is advantageous
• Background in the healthcare and/or manufacturing sector is beneficial
• Strong finance expertise, with deep controlling and accounting knowledge
• Hands-on, self-driven mindset, eager to make an impact in a growing environment
• Analytical and data-driven approach, with excellent problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinker with a modern, inclusive, and empathetic leadership style
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with fluency in German and English

#LI-NE2
You will be redirected to the company’s website – you must complete the application on their platform to apply.