Head of Finance – Private Equity

Options Group

Head of Finance leading finance activities for German operations in multi-entity group. Reporting to CFO and managing financial operations aligned with international standards.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeBonn • 🇩🇪 GermanyLead💰 €90,000 - €100,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will lead all finance activities for the German operations within a multi-entity international group structure.
Reporting directly to the Group CFO, you will serve as the primary finance counterpart in Germany and play a central role in financial steering, reporting, and process development.
Full ownership of financial accounting, controlling, and reporting for German entities.
Management of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes under HGB, with alignment to IFRS requirements at group level.
Preparation and coordination of reporting packages and consolidation inputs.
Delivery of monthly management reporting including performance analysis (margins, working capital, cash flow).
Active participation in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
Close coordination with international finance teams across Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific.
Responsibility for the ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) from a finance perspective, including optimization of processes and controls.
Oversight of treasury, liquidity management, banking relationships, and compliance (tax, VAT, statutory requirements).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; an additional professional qualification is an advantage.
7+ years of relevant experience in international industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environments, or in consultancy (e.g. Big 4 Transaction Services & Audit).
Strong expertise in German GAAP (HGB), financial reporting, and consolidation of multiple legal entities.
Proven experience operating within an international group structure and reporting at senior level.
Solid background across both accounting and controlling disciplines.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is highly desirable.
Fluent in German and professional working proficiency in English.
Hands-on, pragmatic approach combined with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Key finance leadership position within a growing international group.
Direct exposure to executive management and strategic decision-making.
Opportunity to contribute to international growth.
Competitive compensation package.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial accountingfinancial controllingfinancial reportingbudgetingforecastingperformance analysisconsolidationliquidity managementtax complianceHGB

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillspragmatic approachleadershipinterpersonal skills

Certifications

degree in Financedegree in Accountingprofessional qualification