Group Finance Director (m/f/d)

About the Company

Communardo is a top provider of software solutions and consulting services aimed at the digital workplace. With a team of over 500 experts spread across 11 countries, we assist organizations worldwide in advancing modern work environments, enhancing communication flow, and driving digital transformation. Our services cover strategy selection of technologies, innovative solution implementation, and tailored application development to deliver lasting business impact. We support our clients throughout—from planning and execution to change management, training, and managed services.

Role Overview

• Take full ownership of critical financial figures including group management reporting, investor relations reporting, and banking/covenant reports.
• Enhance and scale Finance processes and standards as the group expands internationally, fostering coordination, accountability, and reliable reporting across eleven countries.
• Engage in strategic group development initiatives such as corporate structuring, intercompany frameworks, tax planning, and important finance projects linked to group integration and positioning.
• Lead and grow proficient accounting and controlling teams, ensuring strong leadership beyond just managing processes.
• Resolve financial inquiries, escalate issues, and oversee projects with full authority and backing from the CFO.

Candidate Profile

• Possess 5 to 10 years of experience in finance, including at least 3 years in leadership roles managing teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in international group environments with consolidated financial reporting responsibilities.
• Operational mindset focused on building robust processes, organizational structures, and accountability mechanisms rather than merely assembling reports.
• Strong financial acuity with the ability to identify and question anomalies proactively.
• Structured and process-driven leadership style that promotes clarity and dependability.
• Effective communication skills suitable for interaction with CFOs, country general managers, banks, and auditors at decision-making levels.
• Autonomy and independence in decision-making within operational finance activities.
• Fluent in German and possess business-level proficiency in English.

Why Join Communardo

• Work-life balance supported through flexible hours, options for home office or remote work, and opportunities for global office weeks.
• Culture promoting continuous personal growth, experimentation with innovative technologies, and smart integration of AI to enhance working methods.
• Competitive, performance-based salary aligned with the seniority and scope of the group-wide role.
• Access to leading technology partners including Atlassian Platinum, Microsoft, and AWS Premier, with an innovative environment leveraging AI.
• A corporate culture focused on values that guide daily work and interactions.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a strong international group present across DACH, Nordics, and BeNeLux with over 500 professionals.
• A collaborative, cross-border team spirit fostering mutual support and appreciation.
• High visibility and impactful role with direct engagement with the CFO, private equity investors, and leadership teams across eleven countries.

Additional Information

This position is with Empfehlungsbund (EBND). Further details about this position can be found on their official platform.