Keller Executive Search
construction and audiovisual integration
FinanceDirector
“Finance Director at Keller Executive Search. Skills: financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, cost control, profitability analysis, ERP optimisation, German GAAP (HGB), VAT, local tax compliance. Spearhead the finance function for Germany. owning everything from month-end close to long-range strategic planning”
What You'll Achieve.
financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, ERP optimisation, and cross-border collaboration – all within a project-driven environment; scalable, efficient operations across multiple locations; tracking hours, materials, and margins with precision
Industry & Context.
Ability to connect financial data to broader business strategy and operational objectives
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Senior finance leadership experience at Head-of-Finance level (or equivalent) within a German business environment, Demonstrable background in construction, audiovisual (AV), or other project-based industries involving both labour and materials, Deep understanding of project accounting, cost control, work-in-process (WIP), and profitability analysis, Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams, Ability to connect financial data to broader business strategy and operational objectives, Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken), Solid command of German GAAP (HGB), VAT, and local tax compliance, Experience with ERP systems
Nice to Have
CPA, Chartered Accountant, Wirtschaftsprüfer, or equivalent professional qualification, Direct experience in specialty construction and/or audio-visual integration sectors, Familiarity with US GAAP reporting and transfer pricing, Background in high-growth businesses or organisations with an expanding international footprint, Experience leading system implementations, process transformations, or change management programmes, Formal project management credentials or experience
What You'll Do.
Spearhead the finance function for Germany
owning everything from month-end close to long-range strategic planning
and develop a finance team of three
cultivating a culture rooted in accountability and shared ownership
Serve as a strategic advisor to the German and US leadership teams
translating financial data into actionable business insights
Drive ERP implementation and optimisation to support scalable
efficient operations across multiple locations
Oversee project-based financial management
and margins with precision
Ensure full compliance with German financial regulations (HGB
tax) and internal governance standards
Partner with finance colleagues across Europe to harmonise practices and support cross-border initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
acting as a trusted strategic partner to both the local Managing Director and the US-based CFO; Serve as a strategic advisor to the German and US leadership teams; Partner with finance colleagues across Europe to harmonise practices and support cross-border initiatives; collaborate effectively with cross-border stakeholders
Communication Scope
translating financial data into actionable business insights; Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken)
Process & Methodology
project-based financial management, Formal project management credentials or experience
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