Director Finance & Controlling (m/f/d)
A rapidly growing industrial group with a long-term investment approach and a private equity mindset is seeking a Director Finance & Controlling to lead the financial function across its European operations. The company invests in established industrial businesses and actively supports their strategic and operational development.
The organization is a leading manufacturer of high-precision components used in safety- and performance-critical applications. With decades of industrial heritage and approximately 1,000 employees, it operates from its headquarters in Germany, with additional production sites in the Czech Republic and France. Its strong reputation is built on engineering excellence, uncompromising quality, and long-standing partnerships with customers in the Automotive, Industrial, and Aerospace & Defense sectors.
Currently, the company is undergoing an ambitious transformation, focusing on digitization, operational excellence, and cultural change to strengthen competitiveness and unlock sustainable value.
Opportunity
As Director Finance & Controlling, you will assume full financial leadership for the Group’s European operations and act as a trusted advisor to the Group Managing Director. You will shape and drive the finance agenda, enhance transparency and performance management, and play a central role in delivering value in a transformation-driven environment.
This position offers a clear path to Group CFO responsibility over time.
Scope & Reporting Line
- Responsibility for the entire European Group (Germany, France, Czech Republic; Poland as a potential future shared-services location)
- Based in Germany (flexibility can be discussed)
- Leadership of the Finance organization across all sites (approx. 22 team members)
- Regular travel within Europe
- Direct report to the Group Managing Director
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and further develop the Finance & Controlling function across all European entities
- Define and implement a forward-looking finance strategy aligned with the company’s transformation and growth objectives
- Overall responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance management, including internal and external reporting
- Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and group reporting requirements
- Proactively manage liquidity, treasury, and corporate finance topics
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and translate them into actionable measures
- Maintain and further develop relationships with banks, auditors, tax advisors, and investors
- Actively contribute to strategic initiatives, including operational improvement, cost optimization, and pricing excellence
- Drive finance-related transformation and efficiency programs across the Group
Your Profile
- University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a comparable qualification
- Background in a reputable tax advisory or audit firm is a strong plus
- Proven leadership experience in a senior finance role within an industrial environment; exposure to private equity structures is highly desirable
- Solid track record in transformation, restructuring, or performance improvement settings
- Strong expertise in treasury, liquidity management, and corporate finance
- Experience managing international finance structures and cross-border operations
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset and strong execution skills
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and motivate high-performing finance teams
- Fluent in English and German; French is a plus
- Willingness to travel within the Group
