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CFO / Group Finance Director (m/f/d) – shape KENDA Europe's future

Flexible location
Company: KENDA Europe
Published Dec 28, 2025

Role highlights

Contract type

Full Time

Schedule

Permanent

Experience

Lead

Work style

On-site

Key skills

The CFO / Group Finance Director role at KENDA Europe demands extensive leadership experience in managing comprehensive finance organizations across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will lead finance, IT, and legal teams, overseeing strategic financial planning, budgeting, liquidity management, investments, and credit facilities. A strong command of IFRS reporting, consolidation, and subsidiary reporting is essential, alongside compliance management in cooperation with legal, insurance, and audit partners. Advanced proficiency in IT systems, including ERP and financial tools, is required to drive business efficiency. The role involves managing a team of over 20 employees and requires frequent travel within Europe to support cross-border strategic initiatives. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, with professional qualifications such as ACCA or CPA. Fluency in both English and German is mandatory, reflecting the multinational environment. The position suits a self-motivated, hands-on leader with resilience and the ability to operate at a strategic and operational level. Experience with HGB accounting standards complements the IFRS expertise, supporting compliance within the German and broader European regulatory frameworks. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the financial future of a global manufacturing leader in wheel and tire solutions, emphasizing operational excellence and strategic growth.

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About the role

Role Summary

  • Lead the full European finance organisation, including finance, IT, and legal
  • Work with both strategic direction and operational financial processes
  • Daily workplace at either Tilst (near Aarhus, Denmark) or Winsen/Luhe (Germany), based on your preference

About KENDA

  • Global industry leader in wheel and tire solutions
  • Products range from wheelbarrows and trailers to large industrial and agricultural machines
  • 550 colleagues across Europe in multiple distribution centres and factories
  • Informal atmosphere and high employee satisfaction
  • Strong roots in a global organisation with a long history of manufacturing excellence

Responsibilities

  • Oversee budgets, performance, and strategic financial planning
  • Manage liquidity, investments, and credit facilities
  • Lead IFRS reporting, consolidation, and subsidiary reporting
  • Ensure compliance through cooperation with legal, insurance, and audit partners
  • Secure modern IT tools to support business efficiency
  • Lead a team of 20+ employees
  • Travel within Europe as part of cross-border responsibilities and strategic projects

Requirements

  • Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
  • ACCA or CPA experience
  • Strong IFRS and HGB knowledge
  • Advanced IT skills, including ERP and financial tools
  • Fluent in English and German
  • Self-motivated, hands-on, and resilient

How to Apply

We look forward to hearing from you.

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