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Finance Director, PE-backed Healthcare Company, Wuppertal, Germany

About our client

Our client is Europe's fastest-growing network of medical imaging and nuclear medicine centres. Their aim is to give patients access to the best clinical practices and offer doctors the latest technology innovations. Right now, they are looking to hire a Finance Director to support them on their growth journey. The Finance Director position is a partner to the CFO and will be a key interface between business leaders and the finance function to help aid decision support and drive performance in the business. This role offers many learning opportunities in an exciting PE-environment and the chance to take ownership very quickly. The position will be based in Wuppertal, Germany. What the job involves

• Support CFO on all finance related topics
• Build-up, lead, manage and coach the finance team
• Establishment of regular KPI reporting including corresponding feedback loops with the division heads and stakeholders
• Development and establishment of further controlling instruments such as standardised ROI calculations, DB calculations and make-or-buy analyses
• Preparation of the analyses and derivation of concrete recommendations for action in coordination with the respective stakeholders
• Regular variance analysis incl. comments for P+L and Cash Flow
• Coordinate the month-end and year-end-close processes
• Ensure that the organization's accounting records are maintained in accordance with established legal, regulatory (e.g. tax) and company standards
• Driving the annual business planning by contributing to the execution of strategic initiatives, driving financial accountability for business results, achieving business case targets and improving the financial acumen across the business as required
• Transactional Accounting Delivery by ensuring payables controls, expense processing, capital expenditure and intercompany accounts are effective and comply with company policy
• Ensure and optimise internal controls in finance

Who we are looking for

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance or related disciplines
• Several years of experience in Finance/Accounting
• Knowledge of HGB and IFRS is a must have
• Evidence of successful people engagement/management
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI/OLAP systems are important, DATEV knowledge also welcomed
• Track record of finance process alignment and simplification plus delivery
• Hands-on mentality and willingness to roll up your sleeves and embrace a "no task too big or too small" attitude
• Ability to manage multiple tasks utilizing organization and prioritization skills
• Highly self-motivated and directed with the ability to work efficiently and effectively under time pressure and meet deadlines
• Confident appearance with high customer orientation
• Strong strategic thinking with process- and goal-oriented proactive approach
• Empathic skills in dealing with internal stakeholders and colleagues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English

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