The client, a traditional family-owned company in the real estate industry, is seeking a Group-CFO to join their team. The company has a significant portfolio of high-quality office buildings, shopping centers, and commercial parks in key markets in Germany and the USA. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing finance, taxes, controlling, accounting, risk management, asset management, and insurance for the group through a leadership structure. Additionally, the Group-CFO will serve as a financial advisor and strategic partner to the entrepreneurial family, providing financial analyses and recommendations to support decision-making and project management.
The ideal candidate will have a background in business administration and several years of experience as a Group-CFO in a large family-owned company, preferably with a focus on real estate and the USA. They must demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, the ability to balance risk and opportunity, and strong leadership skills to motivate their team and support the family's goals of growth and value preservation. Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners, including banks and advisors, are essential. The candidate must be willing to travel internationally, particularly to the USA, and have fluency in English.
Discretion is assured, and relocation near the company headquarters may be required for a long-term commitment to the role.