Privatal is partnering with a leading SaaS business backed by a prominent PE investor, based in Baden-Württemberg (hybrid allowed). The company is entering its next phase of growth and is seeking a hands-on, entrepreneurial Chief Financial Officer to build a scalable finance organisation and support its strategic development.
Key Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for Finance, Accounting and Controlling.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, multi-year planning and performance analysis.
- Build and automate reporting processes, KPI dashboards and management information.
- Translate financial and operational performance into clear recommendations for management and investors.
- Develop a scalable finance structure and build a high-performing internal finance team.
- Improve finance processes, systems and tools, including the use of automation and AI.
- Support financing, refinancing, acquisitions and post-merger integration.
- Act as a strategic sparring partner to management, shareholders and the advisory board.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial information, governance and compliance.
CFO Profile
- Previous experience as a CFO, Finance Director or VP Finance with overall responsibility for a finance function.
- Ideally, experience within a private equity-backed software, SaaS or technology company.
- Proven ability to build, scale and lead a finance organisation.
- Strong experience across M&A, due diligence, financing, refinancing and post-merger integration.
- Experience working directly with shareholders, boards and private equity investors.
- Strong knowledge of SaaS KPIs, unit economics and HGB; IFRS experience is advantageous.
- Familiarity with modern ERP, BI and FP&A systems.
- A Transaction Services, Financial Advisory or Big Four background would be beneficial.
- Entrepreneurial and strategic mindset combined with a highly hands-on approach.
- Business fluent in German and English.
Only successful candidates will be contacted based on the investor’s requirements.
Responsible for this search - Alen Safaryan - alen.safaryan@privatal.co.uk
