Finance Manager, Small Cap Private Equity Fund, Munich, Germany Vollzeit
About our client
Our client is an independent, owner-led private equity firm focused on mid-sized companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. With a clear vision to become a leading player in the mid-market segment through an interdisciplinary and focused value-creation approach, they are seeking an enthusiastic Finance Manager to join their team in Munich. This position offers excellent development opportunities. What the job involves
- Monitoring and managing all financial processes for their entities (KVG and Fund)
- Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements in collaboration with an external tax advisor and fund administrator
- Ensuring compliance with reporting standards (HGB), external audit regulations (including AML requirements), and supporting related audits
- Co-responsibility for overall contract management, invoicing, and receivables management
- Supporting payroll and other HR matters
- Assisting with cash flow planning for the KVG entity
- Ensuring BaFin-compliant documentation of processes
- Serving as a point of contact for tax advisors, auditors, and occasionally investors
- Supporting the project team with acquisitions and sales of shareholdings
- Documenting investment decisions
- Assisting with capital calls and distributions to investors in collaboration with the fund administrator
- Creating analyses and materials for investor reporting in collaboration with the fund administration, including portfolio valuations in line with IPEV valuation guidelines
- Coordinating and supporting ESG reporting
- Supporting compliance matters, including KYC and AML policies
Who we are looking for
- A few years of relevant professional experience in auditing/tax advisory, consulting related to accounting, or with a private equity firm or financial investor
- University degree in business administration, ideally with a focus on finance and/or accounting
- Accounting expertise (especially HGB) and a basic understanding of (German) tax regulations
- Strong affinity for numbers and an analytical approach
- Willingness for continuous professional development
- Team spirit, reliability, accuracy, and an independent work style
- High confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
- Excellent English and German skills, both written and spoken
