German Private Equity Fund focused on Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial Goods
Our client
Our client is an entrepreneurial, Munich-based private equity fund focused on investments in advanced manufacturing and industrial technology businesses in the DACH region. For a growing portfolio of recently acquired companies in advanced manufacturing and aerospace, they are looking for an Operating Partner (m/f/d) who will oversee multiple portfolio companies simultaneously, acting as a senior counterpart to CEOs and driving value creation initiatives across all aspects of the transformation process, including financial, commercial, operational and organizational improvements.
The role combines strategic oversight with direct operational involvement and offers the opportunity to shape portfolio companies at scale and participate in value creation with meaningful equity upside.
Your tasks
- Cross-functional value creation and transformation oversight across multiple portfolio companies, e.g.
- Driving complex transformation programs (scaling, restructuring, organizational build-up)
- Oversight of financial performance and active steering / oversight of P&L, cash flow, reporting, KPIs
- Close collaboration with CEOs, including governance, sparring and decision-making support
Your profile
- 10–15 years of professional experience in top-tier consulting plus private equity and/or operational leadership roles
- Proven track record in leading transformation, performance improvement or value creation initiatives
- Strong exposure to advanced manufacturing, industrial tech or engineering-driven environments
- Entrepreneurial personality with a hands-on, execution-oriented “Mittelstand” mindset
- Strong analytical skills combined with deep financial expertise (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet)
- Willingness to travel 3-4 days per week and work on-site at portfolio companies
- Excellent German (native level) and English language skills
To apply for this job email your details to m.sahay@talentspy.de
