Senior Data Analyst

COO 

Gehalt: 200.000€ - 300.000€ 

Standort: Hannover 

NB54216 

Finatal arbeitet exklusiv mit einem führenden Private-Equity-Fonds und dessen Portfoliounternehmen zusammen und ist hierfür auf der Suche nach einem COO. Das Unternehmen hat sich den Glasfaserausbau zur Aufgabe gemacht und hat durch das partnerschaftliche Investment des Fonds ein enormes Wachstumspotenzial, welches es auszuschöpfen gilt. 

Gesucht wird eine tatkräftige und strategische Persönlichkeit, die das Unternehmen bei seiner Wachstumsstrategie in Deutschland unterstützt. 

Ihre Aufgaben: 

• Projektleitung: Sie leiten und koordinieren verschiedene Projektteams, die den Glasfaserausbau in unterschiedlichen Regionen Deutschlands durchführen. Dabei stellen Sie sicher, dass alle Projektziele erreicht werden. 

• Betriebsführung: Sie sind verantwortlich für den effizienten Betrieb der bestehenden Glasfasernetze und stellen sicher, dass die Netzverfügbarkeit und -qualität den Anforderungen entsprechen. 

• Strategische Planung: In enger Zusammenarbeit mit dem CEO entwickeln Sie langfristige strategische Pläne für den Ausbau und Betrieb des Glasfasernetzes in Deutschland. 

• Budgetplanung und -kontrolle: Sie erstellen Budgets für die einzelnen Projekte und den laufenden Betrieb und überwachen diese sorgfältig, um sicherzustellen, dass finanzielle Ziele erreicht werden. 

• Qualitätsmanagement: Sie implementieren strenge Qualitätskontrollverfahren, um sicherzustellen, dass die technischen Standards und Kundenerwartungen erfüllt werden. 

• Mitarbeiterführung: Sie führen und entwickeln Ihr Team von Projektmanagern und Betriebsleitern und fördern eine Kultur der Exzellenz und Zusammenarbeit. 

Ihr Profil: 

• Nachweisliche Erfahrung in der Leitung von Großprojekten im Bereich Glasfaserausbau oder Telekommunikation. 

• Tiefes Verständnis der technischen Anforderungen und regulatorischen Rahmenbedingungen im Glasfaserausbau. 

• Ausgezeichnete Führungsfähigkeiten und die Fähigkeit, Teams zu motivieren und zu entwickeln. 

• Starke analytische und strategische Denkfähigkeiten. 

• Erfahrung in der Budgetplanung und -kontrolle. 

• Hervorragende Kommunikations- und Verhandlungsfähigkeiten. 

• Hohe Integrität und ethisches Verhalten. 

CFO of SaaS Business, Tech  

Location: Germany  

Salary: Competitive 

DB10008 

Overview:  

Finatal are pleased to be partnering with a SaaS software business in Germany. With recent financial support from a mid-market private equity fund, the company is now ready for significant growth, strategic mergers and acquisitions, and international expansion. This represents a key moment in the company's journey, so they are seeking an ambitious CFO to join them on this exciting path. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Collaborate closely with the executive team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with growth objectives and the long-term vision of the company. 

• Mergers and Acquisitions: Lead the company's M&A activities, from identifying potential targets to conducting due diligence and overseeing post-acquisition integration.  

• Fuelling Growth: Develop comprehensive financial plans that empower ambitious growth targets, ensuring the company has the necessary resources to capitalise on market opportunities. 

• Internationalisation: Play a pivotal role in the company's international expansion efforts, navigating the financial intricacies of operating in diverse global markets. 

Requirements: 

• Financial Acumen: You must possess a robust financial background with a proven track record of effectively managing and optimising budgets within a dynamic business environment. 

• Strategic Thinker: Beyond numbers, this company is seeking a visionary leader with a strategic mindset. Your ability to collaborate closely with the executive team and offer valuable financial insights will be pivotal in shaping the company's future direction. 

• Proactive Leadership: Someone who is not only proactive but also hands-on, ready to immerse themselves in the financial intricacies of the business. Your unwavering passion for contributing to the company's growth and overall success is essential. 

• Tech Proficiency: Familiarity with specific financial software, tools, or ERP systems is advantageous. 

• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Competency: Proficiency in due diligence, integration, and negotiation during the deal-making process. 

• Financial Leadership Experience: If you currently hold the position of CFO, your extensive experience in financial leadership roles is highly regarded. Alternatively, if you are a Financial Director aspiring to take on greater responsibilities, your track record should clearly demonstrate your capability to establish and achieve ambitious financial targets. 

Senior Industry Advisor  

The Location: Remote  

Day Rate: €2500 - €3500  

Length of contract: 6-9 months 

CR1003 

The Opportunity:  

Finatal has partnered exclusively with a renowned, large-cap Private Equity fund to identify a Senior Interim Advisor to support with investment due diligence and value creation initiatives across the Semiconductor Manufacturing space. The Fund is expected to enter exclusivity over the coming weeks. The advisor will be crucial in defining how the business will be positioned in a competitive market undergoing rapid shifts. Excellent knowledge of market trends and industry expertise is therefore essential, with experience in C-suite or Board Advisory roles. 

The Role:  

• International Expansion:  

  • Robust technical understanding of the industry and how to scale on an internationally with a focus across the US. 

•  Market Trends:  

  •  Strategic experience to position the business ahead of trends to cement market leadership and further understanding of challenges / opportunities. 

• Innovation and digitalisation: 

  •  Technology and value creation leavers will play a crucial role in defining long-term goals.  

• M&A and PMI: 

  • Identifying potential M&A targets and leading holistic due diligence across all workstreams assessments of these businesses. 

This is a fantastic project to support on a large-scale transformation and eventually transition into a board position, working alongside one of the largest global PE funds by AUM. The ideal candidate will have an extensive track record of working with Private Equity and solid sector experience (Semiconductors, Computer Hardware, IoT Solutions, Data Protection / Security). 
 

If of interest, please reach out to Ishtah.Kadel@finatal.com for more information.  

Vice President of Engineering

Primary Location: Berlin,Saxony(Hybrid)

Secondary Location: London

Compensation: Up to 150k€ annual base + 50k€ variable + major share option package (30K ESOP)

Seniority: VP-level, Executive, E1

Reporting to: Chief Product Officer

TD10013

Organisation: Growth Company ,Venture capital backed Series E funded, B2B SaaS, Unicorn, with an, 150+ people Engineering org, 7 direct reports (CTO, Engineering Director, Engineering Leads, Head of QA, Technical Program Manager), part of Product Leadership Team

Working Conditions: Ideally full-time, but reduced hours are possible for outstanding candidates. Working hours are mostly German time zones. Working from home is possible, but no full remote job. Regular role-appropriate work travel is required across our German locations.

Responsibility: Leading the Engineering and technology function, by driving operational excellence in alignment with our business objectives. Managing large-scale initiatives, driving efficient processes, and empowering our diverse talent.

Selling Points: Unique opportunity to lead a scaled and highly engaged engineering organization through a time of massive change. Contribute to a category-creating Enterprise platform scaling from 100 to 200 m€ revenue over the next two years towards IPO.

Primary Competencies:

• Senior leadership experience at scaled org (200+ org, 20m€+ budget, 100m€+ revenue).
• Strong manager.
• Inspirational communicator.
• Servant leader & team player.
• Can connect to regular Engineers.

Secondary Competencies:

• M&A experience (ideally from both sides).
• Enterprise B2B software.
• German language & culture.

Typical Candidates: (S)VP Engineering, (Sr) Director of Engineering, CTO (management-heavy, not tech!)

Interview Steps:

1. Chief People Officer

2. Chief Product Officer

3. Chief Executive Officer

4. Chief Technology Officer

5. Meet & Greet (selected reports, peers & ELT)

Interviews start W/C 11th September, so if interested, apply or call Sam Heslop on +447506159986.

Interim Industry Advisor

The Location: DACH / Remote 

Day Rate: €2,000 - €3000 + expenses.

Duration: 3-6 months

IK1023

Finatal has partnered exclusively with a renowned, large-cap Private Equity fund to identify a Senior Interim Advisor to support with value creation initiatives, go-to-market strategy, wider sales initiatives across the FMCG / Consumer Goods landscape. The advisor will be crucial to defining how the business will be positioned in a competitive market undergoing rapid shifts. Excellent knowledge of the German market trends in the sector is therefore essential, with past experience in C-suite or Board Advisory roles.

Industry awareness should extend to:

• Robust technical understanding of the industry and how to scale on an international level.
• Prevalent market trends coupled with the strategic experience to position the business ahead of these trends in order to cement market leadership.
• The competitive landscape, i.e. the core products, main personnel, and strategic idiosyncrasies of industry players.

This is a fantastic interim part-time project to support on a large-scale transformation and eventually transition into a board position, working alongside one of the largest global PE funds by AUM. If of interest, please reach out to Ishtah.Kadel@finatal.com to find out more.

Interim FP&A Finance Director

6-month initial contract, strong likelihood of extension to 12 months.

Location: Manchester/ hybrid

Industry: Pharmaceutical

Type: Interim Contract

Day Rate: £400-450 a day

CU10008

Working on an interim FP&A role for a PE-backed pharmaceutical company. The focus is on business strategy, potentially involving system implementation. The company is also considering growth through acquisitions. With offices in the UK and Ireland, you'll be responsible for team development. The ideal candidate needs to be accounting qualified, with experience with systems implementation and either pre- or post-acquisition integration.