Chief Financial Officer (Industrial Manufacturing)

About The RoleA long-established industrial manufacturing company in Northern Germany is seeking a strategic and operationally minded Chief Financial Officer to lead the full finance agenda across a complex industrial environment.This is a high-impact executive role overseeing Finance, Controlling, Procurement, and IT, with direct influence over operational excellence, value creation, and long-term competitiveness.The ideal candidate combines a deep understanding of industrial production, strong financial acumen, and a background as a Chartered Accountant (Wirtschaftsprüfer). You will partner closely with senior leadership to translate financial strategy into measurable business outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Strategy & LeadershipLead the financial strategy to drive growth, profitability, and industrial competitiveness.Advise the CEO and Executive Committee on investments, capital allocation, and corporate development.Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial performance improvement.Operational Excellence & Value CreationImplement cost optimisation and productivity programs across production and supply chain.Translate financial insights into operational and strategic decision-making.Strengthen reporting, consolidation, and analytics processes (HFM/Hyperion, ERP, BI).Digitalisation & Systems TransformationOptimise finance operations through ERP (S/4 HANA), BI (Power BI), and automation technologies.Support digital transformation across finance, procurement, and IT to enhance efficiency.Governance, Controls & ComplianceEnsure compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, tax regulations, and internal controls.Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.Cross-functional LeadershipProvide oversight and strategic alignment across Procurement and IT functions.Lead, mentor, and develop finance teams through organisational transformation.Communicate effectively at all levels and guide the organisation through periods of change.Your ProfileDegree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or similar.Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) or German Wirtschaftsprüfer.Extensive experience in senior finance roles within industrial or manufacturing environments.Strong foundation in audit, financial reporting, and performance management.Expertise in ERP systems (S/4 HANA), BI tools (Power BI), and HFM/Hyperion.Decisive, pragmatic, and execution-focused leadership style.Excellent communication skills and proven ability to lead through change.Demonstrated integrity and the ability to set ethical, high-performance standards.LanguagesGerman: Fluent (written & spoken)English: Advanced

Location: On-site at the company’s industrial asset in Nordenham, Germany.Apply today or contact Karis Bromfield for more information.