Chief Financial Officers in Dusseldorf
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Alexander Engel
Last position:
CFO (FiBu, Controlling, HR, Purchasing, IT) at MLD GmbH, medical laboratories Düsseldorf
Founded in 1968, MLD today employs over 350 people at various locations in and around Düsseldorf. The academic team, made up of 17 specialists, colleagues from biology, chemistry, pharmacy, drinking water hygiene, and medical training assistants, supports more than 1,500 office-based doctors and more than 30 hospitals with more than 5,000 beds in the Düsseldorf, Cologne and Lower Rhine regions as a reliable partner in laboratory medicine. It is a subsidiary of the Sonic Healthcare Group based in Sydney, Australia. Group: 37,000 employees, direct reporting line: Managing Director
Responsibilities:
- Disciplinary and technical management responsibility for 16 employees, sub-ledgers, general ledger, controlling, IT, purchasing, HR
- monthly reporting according to IFRS, consolidation of several domestic subsidiaries
- preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of the companies according to IFRS and annual financial statements according to HGB of several companies, as well as preparation and support of the annual audits
- budgeting, forecasting
- accounting-related execution of incorporations, liquidations and transformations of the companies
- main contact person for auditors, tax advisors and tax authorities.
Jan Dick
Last position:
Interim Head of Finance at Bees & Bears GmbH
Ricardo Morita
Last position:
Controlling Staff Unit (CFO/Head of Controlling) at IT Security Solutions
- Process optimization, process design
- Business partnering, target vision
- Teambuilding
- Workflow design
- Budget, MEC
- SAP S4/Hana, Board
Hanno Steiger
Last position:
Transformation Consultant to the Executive Board at Rheinbahn AG
- Structuring and handling identified high-risk topics for the executive board.
- Handling various ad-hoc topics as part of the company-wide restructuring, especially in the finance, controlling, and procurement departments.
- Developing strategic concepts to increase the level of digitization in central controlling, finance, procurement, and logistics functions.
- Stakeholder management (supervisory board, works council, city of Düsseldorf).
- Coordinating and conducting due diligence as well as subsequent purchase price negotiations related to the land acquisition for a new depot (volume >80 million EUR).
- Participation as a permanent member in various steering committees.
Stefan Schröder
Last position:
Interim Director Finance / CFO at Hemovent GmbH
- Transition of processes from garage-style to series production
- Establishment of financial processes including monthly reporting to the Chinese parent company
- Development of long-term planning (5/10 years) and budgets for 2024 and 2025
- Ensuring sufficient financing
- Creation and implementation of a restructuring plan with over 60% reduction in staff and costs
Sami Riahi
Last position:
Interim Chief Financial Officer at Riahi Advisory
- Sparring partner to C-Level
- Assistance with fundraising activities (equity, debt, mezzanine)
- Oversee all financial activities, incl. stakeholder management
- Introduction of new and optimisation of existing processes
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Chief Financial Officers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years (Germany: 26 years)
Position duration
1.3 years (Germany: 3.1 years)
Positions per freelancer
19 (Germany: 11)
Top business areas
Accounting, Finance, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Healthcare, Automotive, Banking and Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 94%)
Master's degree or higher
60% (Germany: 76%)
Certifications per freelancer
1 (Germany: 2)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 95%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates for Chief Financial Officers in Dusseldorf
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The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the role
What they do
A freelance Chief Financial Officer steers the financial side of the business when the stakes are high and the work cannot wait. They shape planning, liquidity, reporting, and control so leaders can make decisions with clear numbers.
- Build budgets, forecasts, and rolling plans
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and funding needs
- Improve reporting for management, banks, and investors
- Support audits, closings, and compliance processes
- Guide pricing, investment cases, and scenario planning
Where they add value
Companies bring in a CFO freelancer for growth phases, turnarounds, funding rounds, integrations, and periods of change. They are also useful when the current finance team needs senior cover during a gap, a transaction, or a reporting crunch.
In Dusseldorf, this often fits trading, industrial, media, and services businesses that need strong finance leadership without a permanent hire. A temporary CFO can work on site when needed and stay closely aligned with local leadership, works councils, banks, or advisors.
Core skills
A strong Chief Financial Officer combines finance discipline with business judgment. They know how to move between detail and board level, and they can explain what the numbers mean for action.
- Financial planning and analysis
- Controlling, close, and consolidation oversight
- Treasury, liquidity, and covenant management
- Investor, lender, and board reporting
- ERP and reporting tools such as SAP, Oracle, Excel, and BI dashboards
Specializations
Not every CFO project is the same. Some need hands-on operational control. Others need a strategic partner for a transaction, a carve-out, or a new finance setup.
Common freelance assignments include:
- Interim finance leadership during a vacancy or transformation
- Support for M&A, due diligence, and post-merger integration
- Restructuring, cost control, and profit improvement
- Building finance processes for a growing company or a new market entry
What good looks like
A strong finance leader leaves the team with better routines, clearer reporting, and fewer surprises. They do not only review numbers. They connect finance to operations, sales, and strategy.
Look for someone who can:
- Stabilize the cash position quickly
- Communicate clearly with executives and non-finance stakeholders
- Set up practical controls without slowing the business down
- Spot risks early and turn them into decisions
- Transfer knowledge so the internal team can keep going
When to hire one
Choose a freelance CFO when the need is urgent, the scope is focused, or the company wants senior expertise without a long hiring process. It is a good fit when you need a CFO for a limited period, a specific project, or a difficult transition.
For freelancers, the best projects are the ones where ownership is clear, access to data is available, and the company wants real finance leadership rather than a narrow advisory role.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Chief Financial Officers.
A Chief Financial Officer takes ownership of finance leadership, not just reporting. That usually includes forecasting, cash management, budgeting, board materials, controls, and support for major decisions such as funding, restructuring, or acquisitions. In many companies, the role also includes close coordination with accounting, tax, legal, and operations.
An interim CFO is the better choice when the need is immediate, the project has a clear end point, or the business is in transition. That can include a vacancy, a funding round, a carve-out, or a turnaround. It gives the company senior finance leadership without waiting for a long recruitment cycle.
A strong CFO freelancer should combine financial control with commercial thinking. Look for solid experience in planning, liquidity, reporting, treasury, and stakeholder management. They should also be able to work with ERP data, build trust with leadership, and make decisions that hold up under pressure.
A Chief Financial Officer usually carries broader responsibility than a Finance Director or Head of Controlling. The CFO role often includes capital structure, lender relations, strategic planning, and executive decision support, while controlling is more focused on analysis and internal reporting. In smaller companies the titles can overlap, but the seniority and scope are still different.
Many Chief Financial Officers can work partly remote, especially for reporting, planning, and leadership meetings. On-site time is useful when the role involves team rebuilds, bank meetings, workshops, or sensitive change work. In Dusseldorf, a hybrid setup is often the most practical option for local companies.
In Dusseldorf, CFOs are often hired by industrial, trading, media, and service companies that need strong financial steering. They are also useful in firms dealing with international subsidiaries, complex cash flow, or changing ownership. The key is usually not the sector alone, but the level of financial complexity.
Ask for examples that match your situation: turnaround, growth, funding, integration, or process build-out. A strong candidate can explain the actions they took, the finance structure they changed, and how they worked with the CEO, board, and operational leaders. Look for clear thinking, calm communication, and a practical style.
A Chief Financial Officer assignment works best when goals, authority, and reporting lines are clear from the start. Freelancers should understand whether the priority is cash, controls, growth, transaction support, or leadership cover. It also helps to know how much access there is to data, the team, and the key decision makers.
The average hourly rate for Chief Financial Officers in Dusseldorf is 149 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,191 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Chief Financial Officers in Dusseldorf, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Chief Financial Officers in Dusseldorf have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Chief Financial Officers in Dusseldorf are German (100%), English (100%), and French (67%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Chief Financial Officers in Dusseldorf are Healthcare (83%), Automotive (67%), and Banking and Finance (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Chief Financial Officers in Dusseldorf are Accounting (100%), Finance (100%), and Business Intelligence (83%).
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