Chief Financial Officer

Overview

Privatal is collaborating with a prominent Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, supported by a leading private equity investor, located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. As the company embarks on its next growth phase, it seeks a proactive, entrepreneurial Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to establish an efficient finance department and aid strategic expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume full ownership of the finance, accounting, and controlling functions within the company.
• Lead all activities related to budgeting, forecasting, multi-year financial planning, and analyzing company performance.
• Design and implement automated reporting workflows, including KPI dashboards and management reporting tools.
• Interpret financial and operational results to provide clear, actionable advice to management teams and investors.
• Create a scalable finance infrastructure and recruit, develop, and lead a high-performance internal finance team.
• Enhance finance-related processes, systems, and tools by integrating automation and artificial intelligence solutions.
• Facilitate corporate financing, refinancing, mergers and acquisitions, and integration post-merger activities.
• Serve as a strategic consultant and collaborative partner for management, shareholders, and the advisory board.
• Ensure timely and precise financial information delivery, alongside governance and regulatory compliance.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director, or VP Finance overseeing comprehensive finance functions.
• Preferably with exposure to private equity-backed software, technology, or SaaS companies.
• Track record in building, scaling, and leading finance teams effectively.
• Substantial background in mergers and acquisitions, financial due diligence, funding activities, refinancing, and post-merger integration.
• Experience engaging directly with shareholders, boards, and private equity investors.
• Expertise in SaaS-specific KPIs, unit economics, and knowledge of HGB accounting standards; familiarity with IFRS is a plus.
• Competence in using contemporary ERP, Business Intelligence, and Financial Planning & Analysis systems.
• Benefits from a background in Transaction Services, Financial Advisory, or with Big Four accounting firms considered advantageous.
• An entrepreneurial spirit combined with strategic insight and a hands-on leadership style.
• Fluency in both German and English languages is essential.

Additional Information

Only candidates meeting the investor's criteria will be contacted for the role.