Director Finance, PE-Backed Consumer and Digital Business, Munich, Germany

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To support this transformation, the company is seeking a Finance Director who will modernize and further develop the finance function while acting as a strategic business partner to senior leadership.

The role will combine financial leadership, operational excellence and transformation capability, with responsibility for financial integrity, transparency and compliance across accounting, group accounting CPA, Tax Advisor or Certified Accountant qualification is a plus Proven leadership experience in accounting, group accounting, financial reporting or finance governance functions, ideally within a high-volume retail, e-commerce omni-channel, or consumer-facing environment Strong expertise in IFRS and HGB, including consolidated and statutory financial statements, reporting processes and complex accounting matters Solid track record in general ledger management, closing processes, audit coordination and financial governance Experience overseeing tax compliance, audits, transfer pricing and related tax matters Good understanding of customs processes, import regulations and associated compliance risks Familiarity with risk management, internal controls and process optimization Strong ERP and systems expertise, ideally including SAP and Tagetik; advanced Excel skills Prior experience in a private equity-backed or capital markets environment is preferred Proven people leadership capabilities, including organizational development, coaching, succession planning and building high-performing teams in demanding environments Highly analytical, structured and hands-on leader with strong execution capabilities, sound judgment and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with senior executives, shareholders, auditors, advisors and internal stakeholders Change-oriented mindset with the ability to drive digitalization, standardization, and automation initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of financial reporting and compliance Fluency in both German and English #LI-KS1 You will be redirected to the company’s website – you must complete the application on their platform to apply.

Please ensure you have completed the company’s application process on their platform to fully apply. About our client Our client is a well-established consumer commerce business with a large, loyal customer base and a strong direct-to-consumer model.

Operating at the intersection of content, commerce and digital customer engagement, the company has built a leading position in its market and is actively investing in the next phase of growth.

A key strategic priority is the further development of live commerce and omni-channel business models, supported by technology, data capabilities and a continued focus on customer-centric innovation.

As the company evolves its commercial platform and operating model, finance will play a critical role in enabling transparency, performance steering and scalable growth.