Banyan Software is hiring a Director of Finance - DACH

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join our dynamic and high-growth organization. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for someone with strong accounting and finance acumen, a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, and a passion for driving operational excellence. The Senior Finance Manager will oversee the financial operations for a portfolio of software businesses, lead a globally distributed team, and support ongoing integration and value creation initiatives. This role combines the technical rigor of controllership with the strategic insight of FP&A and business partnership. You will report to an Operating Partner and collaborate closely with Banyan’s Controllership, FP&A, and M&A teams. Location: Munich Work Type: Hybrid - in office 2- 3 days per week. Responsibilities: Financial Leadership & Oversight - Lead all financial operations for a portfolio of high-quality software companies - Oversee and review accounting, reporting, treasury, and compliance processes to ensure timely and accurate financial results under US GAAP - Manage and mentor offshore finance teams, with a focus on quality control and continuous improvement Month-End Close & Reporting - Drive timely month-end closes in line with company timelines (e.g., T+6 targets) - Prepare and review monthly financial statements, variance analyses, KPIs, and management reports - Ensure effective reconciliation, revenue recognition, and cost classification practices Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis - Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes for assigned portfolio companies - Analyze financial and operational trends, identify risks and opportunities, and partner with CEOs to optimize performance - Support strategic decision-making through data-driven insights and scenario modeling Integration & Process Improvement - Lead the financial integration of newly acquired companies, including policy alignment, systems onboarding, and internal controls implementation - Partner with teams to deploy standardized SOPs and best practices across the portfolio - Identify and execute finance process automation or optimization opportunities Audit, Tax, and Compliance - Coordinate with internal and external audit teams to support Banyan’s global and statutory audit requirements - Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and local regulations Qualifications: - 12+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including direct people management and team leadership - CPA, CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, FCA, FCCA, or equivalent professional designation required - Fluency in both German and English required; additional languages are a plus - Demonstrated success leading and developing distributed finance teams, driving organizational change, and implementing scalable process improvements across multiple entities - Proven ability to manage complex, multi-workstream projects through offshore and cross-functional teams, with strong prioritization and delegation instincts - Executive-level communication skills with a track record of influencing and partnering with C-suite stakeholders and operating partners - Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights and operational recommendations - Entrepreneurial mindset with genuine interest in high-growth software businesses and PE-backed environments; thrives with ambiguity and operates with a high degree of autonomy - Hands-on experience leading financial integrations of acquired businesses, including ERP/systems onboarding, internal controls implementation, and policy alignment - Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP required; experience with software revenue recognition preferred. Proficiency with Oracle NetSuite or a comparable ERP strongly preferred - Prior experience with an acquisitive company and integration experience preferred - Please submit your resume in English when applying to this position.