Head of Finance/Junior CFO, Small Cap Private Equity Fund, Frankfurt, Germany - #2081935

About Our Client

Our client is an independent, owner-led private equity firm focused on mid-sized companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. With a clear vision to become a leading player in the mid-market segment through an interdisciplinary and focused value-creation approach, they are seeking an enthusiastic Head of Finance/Junior CFO to join their new office in Frankfurt. This position offers excellent development opportunities. Additionally, there is some remote flexibility.

What the job involves

• Monitoring and managing all financial processes for their entities (KVG and Fund)
• Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements in collaboration with an external tax advisor and fund administrator
• Ensuring compliance with reporting standards (HGB), external audit regulations (including AML requirements), and supporting related audits
• Co-responsibility for overall contract management, invoicing, and receivables management
• Supporting payroll and other HR matters
• Assisting with cash flow planning for the KVG entity
• Ensuring BaFin-compliant documentation of processes
• Serving as a point of contact for tax advisors, auditors, and occasionally investors
• Supporting the project team with acquisitions and sales of shareholdings
• Documenting investment decisions
• Assisting with capital calls and distributions to investors in collaboration with the fund administrator
• Creating analyses and materials for investor reporting in collaboration with the fund administration, including portfolio valuations in line with IPEV valuation guidelines
• Coordinating and supporting ESG reporting
• Supporting compliance matters, including KYC and AML policies
• Supporting with various administrative matters
  
  

Who we are looking for

• Several years of relevant professional experience in a finance role at a private equity firm or financial investor
• Prior experience within an audit, tax advisory, or fund administration firm is welcome
• University degree in business administration, ideally with a focus on finance and/or accounting
• Accounting expertise (especially HGB) and a basic understanding of (German) tax regulations
• Strong affinity for numbers and an analytical approach
• Ability to work independently
• Team spirit, reliability, accuracy, and a hands-on mentality
• Willingness for continuous professional development
• High confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
• Excellent English and German skills, both written and spoken