Group CFO, Private Equity-backed International Leisure Group, Hamburg, Germany

When you click apply, you will be redirected to the company’s website . Please ensure you have completed the company’s application process on their platform to fully apply. About our client Our client is an international, private equity-backed consumer platform operating a network of experience-led leisure venues across three European markets. Formed through the combination of three category-leading operators, it will emerge as the clear market leader in its space, underpinned by strong local consumer brands, recurring membership revenues and a scalable, multi-site operating model. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape a fast-growing, PE-backed buy-and-build at a pivotal stage in its trajectory, with substantial scope to influence the group's development as it scales. The ambition extends well beyond financial performance: the vision is to build a leading consumer platform in an attractive niche sports category, leveraging brand, community and a premium customer experience to broaden participation and professionalise the category. Culturally, the organization is sporty, grounded and pragmatic, driven by genuine passion for what it does. The finance function is currently decentralized, operating locally across multiple entities and currencies. Against this backdrop, the group is seeking to appoint its first Group CFO to join a small executive leadership team at a defining moment in its evolution. The role is based in Hamburg, Germany, though there is some flexibility on location for the right candidate. What the job involves Acting as key sparring partner to the CEO, executive committee and the supervisory board Building a group finance function from scratch across three countries, multiple entities and three currencies Owning consolidated group reporting, planning, controlling and treasury Managing capital structure and balance sheet complexity in a capex-heavy model, securing the lowest possible cost of capital to fuel growth Establishing financial and operational transparency, including reporting structures, KPI frameworks and membership/unit-level performance metrics Overseeing statutory reporting and audit across all jurisdictions Managing banking relationships, debt facilities and covenant compliance post-transaction Steering the buy-and-build M leisure, sports or membership-led business exposure a plus Deep expertise in performance management, KPI frameworks and financial transparency Entrepreneurial, energetic and commercially minded, with a strong consumer orientation and genuine affinity for the vision Hands-on, pragmatic and down-to-earth, enjoying building in a fast-moving PE-backed environment Ability to combine strategic leadership with operational execution Strong stakeholder management skills, including interaction with investors and senior leadership International experience and ability to work across cultures and regions Willingness to travel across all three markets Fluent in English; German language skills a strong plus #LI-LK1 You will be redirected to the company’s website – you must complete the application on their platform to apply.