Head of Finance
- Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg
- Full-time - On-site
Job Description
Head of Finance / CFO (m/f/d) – PE Portfolio Automotive Manufacturing Company
📍 Location: Accepting applications from candidates based around Southern Germany
🏭 Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
📈 Ownership: Private Equity Portfolio
🕓 Start Date: ASAP or upon availability
🌍 Languages: Fluent German & English required
The Company
Our client is a well-established, mid-sized automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Southern Germany. Backed by a leading Private Equity investor, the business is on a clear growth and transformation path, focusing on operational excellence, margin expansion, and strategic value creation. To drive this journey, we are seeking a hands-on and commercially minded Head of Finance / CFO to lead all administrative and strategic support functions across Finance, HR, and IT.
Responsibilities
As CFO / Head of Finance, you will serve as the right hand to the CEO and the PE owners, leading the transformation of the finance organization into a performance-oriented, value-adding business partner. You will take full responsibility for:
Key Responsibilities:
- Full P&L ownership including budgeting, forecasting, and financial steering
- Drive financial transparency, margin analysis, and performance management across multiple production sites
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to the PE investor (incl. KPIs, covenant tracking, and board reporting)
- Oversee HR and IT as part of a lean, integrated administrative structure
- Build and develop robust controlling, accounting, and compliance processes
- Support M&A / add-on integrations, carve-outs, and refinancing processes in close collaboration with the PE sponsor
- Act as a sparring partner to operations and help drive automation and digitalization efforts
Your Profile
We are looking for an ambitious and execution-focused leader with a strong background in automotive or industrial manufacturing and proven PE portfolio experience.
Must-haves:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar
- Fluent in German (C1+) and English
- Proven track record in a Private Equity-backed environment or similar performance-driven setting
- Experience in a full-spectrum leadership role (Finance + HR + IT)
- Strong P&L ownership and commercial acumen
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and able to thrive in lean/mid-sized organizations
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