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The Head of Finance is responsible for the overall financial leadership, governance, and performance for the portfolio with software companies located in Europe. This role leads and develops Finance Directors, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and portfolio finance teams while owning all portfolio-level financial strategy, performance management, intercompany structures, and governance. The Head of Finance acts as a key strategic partner to senior leadership and operations, ensuring financial discipline, transparency, regulatory compliance, and value creation across the portfolio.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the development and implementation of portfolio-wide financial strategies aligned with organizational and ownership objectives
Oversee all aspects of portfolio financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, and risk management
Serve as the primary liaison between finance, senior management, operationa, and external stakeholders (such as auditors and agencies)
Lead, manage, and develop the portfolio finance organization, including Finance Directors, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and functional teams (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP)
Define and execute the portfolio financial strategy to support long-term growth, profitability, and value creation
Own and lead the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process across the portfolio
Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports at portfolio level
Lead the portfolio budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Monitor the financial health and liquidity of the portfolio, ensuring positive and sustainable cash flow
Own and oversee intercompany structures, transactions, and reconciliations
Lead and coordinate annual statutory audits across portfolio companies
Actively participate in acquisition processes, including financial due diligence and structuring
Lead and develop high-performing portfolio finance teams across Accounting, FP&A, AR, and AP
Requirements:
Senior finance leadership experience in portfolio, group, or multi-entity environments
Strong expertise in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management
Deep understanding of accounting, audit, tax, and internal controls
Experience with M&A, integrations, and portfolio oversight
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable strategic insights
Experience with ERP and finance systems across multiple entities