Group Chief Financial Officer

Group CFO (m/f/d) | Blue Collar Services

Location: GermanyBuy-and-Build PlatformKS2609 Build the Finance Function of a High-Growth Platform from Day OneWe are supporting a private-equity-backed buy-and-build platform seeking a hands-on Group CFO to help create a market-leading business in Germany's highly fragmented roofing and specialist contracting sector.The platform is being built through the combination of three established businesses and has an ambitious acquisition strategy.

With approximately €100m revenue and €10m profit at entry, the business now requires a finance leader capable of building the infrastructure, reporting, integration capability, and commercial insight required to support rapid growth.This is an opportunity to join at the formation stage of the platform and shape the finance organisation from the ground up.The OpportunityAs Group CFO, you will be responsible for creating a professional group finance function while supporting integration and future acquisitions.You will work closely with shareholders, management teams, founders, and operational leaders to establish financial transparency, improve performance, and build a scalable platform capable of completing multiple acquisitions over the coming years.This role combines strategic leadership with significant operational involvement and requires a finance executive who enjoys building rather than inheriting infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild Group Finance InfrastructureEstablish consolidated group reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processesCreate consistent accounting and financial control standards across operating companiesDeliver reliable visibility into profitability, cash flow, and working capitalDevelop board-quality reporting and performance analyticsLead IntegrationAssess existing finance teams, systems, and processesDesign and execute the integration strategy across the initial platform companiesDetermine which functions should remain local and which should be centralisedCreate repeatable integration processes for future acquisitionsDrive Commercial PerformanceImprove understanding of branch, project, and customer profitabilityDevelop reporting around labour productivity, material costs, and operational performanceIntroduce KPI-driven decision-making across the organisationSupport management in identifying performance improvement opportunitiesStrengthen Cash ManagementImprove forecasting, cash visibility, and treasury processesEnhance working capital managementImprove billing, collections, and cash conversionEnsure appropriate oversight of growth-related funding requirementsSupport M&A ActivityPartner closely with acquisition and integration teamsSupport financial evaluation and due diligence processesAssess acquisition opportunities from a financial and operational perspectiveEnsure newly acquired businesses can be integrated efficiently into group reporting structuresBuild the TeamDesign the future finance organisationRecruit and develop finance talent as the platform growsEstablish clear accountability across group and local finance teamsBuild a high-performance finance cultureWhat We're Looking ForWe are seeking an operationally minded CFO who combines strong technical finance expertise with buy-and-build experience and excellent stakeholder management.Ideal BackgroundGroup CFO, Finance Director, Divisional CFO, or Finance Transformation leaderExperience within specialist contracting, construction services, technical building services, industrial services, or related sectorsPrior buy-and-build and post-merger integration experienceExperience operating within private-equity-backed environmentsTrack record establishing finance functions across multi-site organisationsStrong understanding of commercial drivers in operational, blue-collar businessesExperience integrating acquired companies and standardising reporting structuresPersonal CharacteristicsHands-on and pragmaticStrong relationship builderComfortable working alongside founders and entrepreneursAble to balance operational detail with strategic leadershipCredible partner to investors, boards, and management teamsFluent German and EnglishWhy This Opportunity?Shape a platform from its formation stageLead a significant buy-and-build journeyWork closely with experienced investors and operating executivesBuild an organisation rather than maintain an existing structureSignificant influence on strategy, acquisitions, and value creationExposure to a highly fragmented market with substantial consolidation potentialFor finance leaders who enjoy creating order from complexity, integrating businesses, and building scalable platforms, this represents a rare opportunity to leave a lasting impact on a rapidly growing organisation.For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.