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Connecting PE Funds and their Portfolio Businesses to Qualified Finance Professionals.

Job Title: Interim Finance Director – Germany

Commitment: Interim, full-time 6 months initially

Location: London with Travel to Germany

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the establishment of a new German entity within a Private Equity backed, high-capex, infrastructure-focused business. This role will be pivotal in ensuring that the entity is set up on a strong foundation across finance, legal, tax, and audit dimensions, providing both strategic oversight and hands-on execution. The successful candidate must be fluent in German (spoken and written) and able to navigate local requirements confidently while aligning with the wider group’s international framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Entity Set-Up: Lead the end-to-end establishment of the German legal entity, including registration, governance framework, and statutory obligations.
• Finance Infrastructure: Design and implement robust finance processes and controls, ensuring alignment with group policies and scalable to support significant capital investment projects.
• Banking & Treasury: Establish local banking relationships, open accounts, and implement cash management and treasury processes to support operational and investment needs.
• Tax, Audit & Compliance: Coordinate the setup of local statutory reporting, audit relationships, and tax compliance requirements.
• Legal & Governance: Oversee the legal structure and governance framework of the German entity, ensuring compliance with German corporate law.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the key interface with local advisors (legal, tax, and audit) and group leadership to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Operational Support: Establish local banking, treasury, payroll, and other finance-related infrastructure to support business operations.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure the German entity integrates smoothly into the wider international structure, optimising efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record as a Finance Director or senior finance leader, ideally with experience in setting up legal entities in Germany.
• Private equity experience is essential.
• Fluent in German (spoken and written) and strong English communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in high-capex, infrastructure or capital-intensive industries.
• Deep knowledge of German corporate law, tax, audit, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong network and experience working with external advisors (legal, tax, audit, and regulatory).
• Hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to operate strategically and operationally.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting