CFO / COO, Private Equity-Backed Entertainment Firm, Hamburg, Germany

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Our client is a private equity-backed metal and rock event organiser and one of the largest operators in the live music industry. The company hosts more than 50 large-scale events across Europe every year. The firm is now looking to hire a CFO / COO to join their ambitious team. In this position, you will be working closely with the management team and develop a business plan on a strategic, financial and operational level. The position is based in the Hamburg area, Germany.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In close cooperation with the management and private equity investor, develop a three year plan for the business on a strategic, financial and operational level
• Establish financial and operational KPIs
• Oversee business operation strategy and its implementation
• Introduce new business processes, reporting procedures and controls and continuously improve and optimise existing structures and processes
• Evaluate business support functions, such as operations, finance, IT, administration and legal, and identify shortcomings and implement improvements
• Evaluate legal and reporting structures and optimise visibility of commercial and financial results and key metrics for core activities
• Drive the firm's financial planning and analysis, accounting and reporting function and supervise controlling, accounting and back-office staff (including HR)
• Oversee budgeting taking into account operational aspects, including KPIs
• Ensure precise and punctual reporting and reforecasting processes
• Manage the standardisation of governance and key processes to support improved scalability, measurability and predictability
• Ensure that all financial laws and requirements are met
• Supervise the legal counsel
• Act as a catalyst for change and growth internally
• Develop and implement a thorough and objective management assessment process for employees

YOUR PROFILE:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance or related disciplines
• Significant professional experience as a CFO / COO in a dynamic business
• Previous experience as a "change agent", managing change in operational strategy and process management
• You have experience in developing strategies resulting in significant growth
• Strong track record in a strongly growing environment, both organically and through M&A-activity
• Experience in the media or entertainment sector is an advantage
• You have excellent leadership skills and are able to communicate effectively
• Analytical and strategic thinker with an eye for detail
• You are motivated, hands-on with a "can do"-attitude
• Fluency in German and English is required