MSM Group, part of the international industrial holding CSG (Czechoslovak Group), is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer for its German operations (CFO MSM Germany).

MSM Group is a global industrial and defence manufacturing group operating across multiple countries, focused on ammunition production, engineering excellence, and continuous operational growth.

This position represents the senior financial leadership role for MSM Group’s business activities in Germany. While based at the key production site in Walsrode, the role carries full financial responsibility not only for the plant, but also for the broader German business agenda. The CFO will play a critical role in the stabilization, integration, governance alignment, and further development of MSM Group’s operations in Germany.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

As CFO MSM Germany, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the financial agenda in Germany, combining strong operational control with strategic leadership:

Financial Leadership & Governance

Full responsibility for Finance, Accounting, Controlling and Tax for MSM Germany
Leadership, development and further build-up of the local finance team
Ensuring full compliance with:
IFRS
German GAAP (HGB)
Group accounting and reporting standards
Ownership of statutory reporting, audits and coordination with external tax and audit advisors

Plant & Operational Finance

Full financial responsibility for the Walsrode manufacturing plant
Strong partnership with production, operations and plant management
Active involvement in:
Business planning
Budgeting & forecasting
Cash-flow management
Cost controlling and performance monitoring
Acting as a financial sparring partner to operational leadership

Group & International Dimension

Direct reporting to the Group CFO – MSM Group
Close cooperation with MSM Services (Dubnica nad Váhom, Slovakia)
Financial oversight and coordination of additional MSM Group activities in Germany
Active participation in group-wide financial initiatives and transformation projects

Transformation & Systems

Key role in the ongoing ERP transition from SAP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Driving process standardization, transparency and financial discipline
Supporting post-acquisition integration and stabilization of the German entity

YOUR PROFILE

Proven senior experience as CFO / Finance Director / Senior Finance Manager
Strong background in a manufacturing / industrial environment
Chemical industry experience is a strong advantage
Excellent knowledge of accounting, controlling and taxation
Experience in an international group structure
Hands-on, pragmatic mindset with the ability to operate both:
Strategically (management, planning, decision-making)
Operationally (day-to-day finance, plant support)
Confident communicator, able to work effectively across functions, countries and cultures
Willingness and ability to be regularly present on-site in Walsrode (min. 3 days/week)

WHAT WE OFFER

Senior leadership role with real influence on business performance
Direct exposure to Group CFO and top management
Stable industrial environment backed by a strong international group
Opportunity to shape and professionalize the finance function in Germany
High-impact role at the intersection of finance, operations and transformation
Competitive compensation package reflecting the seniority and responsibility of the role

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