Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer (m/f/d)
My client is a leading renewable energy company with a strong track record in the planning, construction, and management of large-scale photovoltaic systems. They deliver customised, end-to-end solutions that combine technical excellence, financial efficiency, and sustainable results.
To strengthen their operational structures and support further growth, they are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer / Head of Accounting to establish, optimise, and manage the company’s commercial and financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
Your Profile
What’s on Offer
My client is a leading renewable energy company with a strong track record in the planning, construction, and management of large-scale photovoltaic systems. They deliver customised, end-to-end solutions that combine technical excellence, financial efficiency, and sustainable results.
To strengthen their operational structures and support further growth, they are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer / Head of Accounting to establish, optimise, and manage the company’s commercial and financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Management in Project Business
- Provide commercial support for project development (calculations, profitability analysis, financing structures).
- Ensure accurate and timely invoicing, including supplementary management.
- Work closely with project management teams to ensure smooth commercial execution of PV projects.
- Contribute to the design and optimisation of the ERP system for project management, budget monitoring, and commercial processes.
- Accounting & Financial Processes
- Oversee internal accounting processes (DATEV).
- Differentiate business transactions across affiliated companies to ensure tax efficiency.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial statements (individual and consolidated, according to HGB).
- Implement and develop cost unit and project cost accounting.
- Liquidity & Financing
- Develop and manage liquidity planning and continuous cash flow management.
- Act as a key contact for banks, financiers, and external stakeholders.
- Structure project-related financing and provide economic decision-making support.
- Controlling & Reporting
- Develop and implement a robust controlling system for projects and company structures.
- Prepare reports and KPIs for management and derive actionable measures.
- Contribute to monthly and annual reporting as well as shareholder and board meetings.
Your Profile
- Several years of experience in a comparable senior finance or commercial management position, ideally in the renewable energy, construction, or project development industry.
- Strong knowledge of finance and accounting (HGB), controlling, liquidity planning, and project accounting.
- Experience working with banks, tax advisors, and auditors.
- Proficiency with DATEV, MS Excel, and ERP systems (Work4All or similar).
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong analytical ability and hands-on mentality.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in complex situations.
What’s on Offer
- A senior role with high responsibility and direct reporting to management.
- Attractive, performance-related remuneration with additional benefits.
- Flexible working hours, home office options, and a modern working environment.
- A collaborative and dynamic team culture.
- The opportunity to contribute to the growth of a future-oriented industry focused on renewable energy.
