Vice President Finance/ CFO Business Unit (m/f/d)

We shape the future of work – shape it with us!We are TAKKT– an international, listed company with strong brands such as kaiserkraft, ratioform, BIGDUG, FRANKEL, Gerdmans and Runelandhs. As a leading provider in B2B omnichannel commerce, we create powerful and sustainable solutions that make working life easier and better.We are looking for motivated people who want to contribute shaping the workplaces of tomorrow.Join TAKKT Group – we are looking for motivated employees in Stuttgart to strengthen our team as a VP Finance/ CFO BU to shape new worlds of work!The VP Finance/ CFO BU is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for driving growth, profitability, and cash performance in TAKKT’s largest business unit, the Industrial & Packaging Division. Working closely with and reporting to the CFO, this role acts as the key finance partner to the Divisional President.The VP Finance/ CFO BU ensures transparency through a single source of truth, builds a high-performing finance organization, and enables data-driven decisions for short- and long-term value creation. The role also oversees compliance, statutory accuracy, fraud prevention, and supports TAKKT’s transformation toward digitalization, harmonization, and operational excellence.Where You Make An Impact:Lead financial strategy to deliver growth, profitability, and cash‑generation, and full statutory and accounting compliance across all regionsLead major finance transformation programs across regions and functionsPlay a central role in TAKKT’s digital and finance transformation agenda, including building a modern finance functionDevelop and implement an AI‑driven finance strategy to enhance intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and decision supportDrive value creation initiatives focused on profitability management, operational efficiency, and cash disciplineStrengthen FP&A capabilities through improved data quality, advanced forecasting, and enhanced analytical rigorEnsure transparency, accuracy, and a unified financial data landscape with a single source of truth across I&POversee the division’s accounting results across the regions, take accountability and ensure statutory accuracy including delivery on financial targetsEnsure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accounting requirementsMaintain strong internal controls, risk‑management processes, and fraud‑prevention systemsSafeguard company assets and ensure audit readiness across the divisionAct as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, ELT, and IPLTSupport and challenge the business to ensure profitable and compliant decision‑makingFoster collaboration and best‑practice sharing across teams, divisions, and partner companiesBecause You Matter:Work-Life Integration: Flexible, personalized, and hybrid working also, up to four weeks of "workation" per yearVacation: 30 vacation days per year plus generous special leave for training, weddings, childbirth, and moreWorkplace: A modern office building in a central location with excellent public transport access and an in-house cafeteriaflexBen@TAKKT: Our flexible benefits program allows you to choose from various options such as JobRad (bike leasing), sports and health offers (600 annual health budget), free Germany Ticket, discounted shopping, and much moreCareer & Development: As part of the Haniel Group, you’ll have access to a cross-company network and personalized development opportunities (trainings, seminars, lectures, etc.)Family Services: Support for childcare (70 subsidy/month), housekeeping, elderly care, or relocation through PME family service – here for you in any situationWhat Makes You Be the Perfect Fit:University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally in an industrial, packaging, or B2B distribution environmentProven track record in financial steering, forecasting accuracy, and value creation through strong business partnering and process optimizationExperience in ERP implementations and driving systems harmonizationStrong ability to drive digitalization, automation, and data-driven processes within financeExperience leading finance teams across multiple locations and building high-performing organizationsSeveral years of accounting expertise with IFRS, German GAAP (HGB), and additional local accounting standards from other European countriesExpertise in compliance, internal controls, risk management, and fraud preventionExcellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive and board levelStrong leadership mindset anchored in empowerment, transparency, and accountabilityFluent in English; German is a strong assetReady To Join Us?Then apply now and become part of the TAKKT family. Together we create impactful, efficient and sustainable solutions designed to improve and simplify our customers’ workplace experience – for our customers, for us, and for YOU – shape new worlds of work!SummaryLocation: Stuttgart, GermanyType: Full time