Interim Chief Financial Officer
Our Interim CFOs secure operations, manage financial crises, and drive transformation (M&A, ERP, LBO) within 6 to 18 months
Interim CFO: Accelerating Performance and Transformation
What is an Interim CFO?
An Interim CFO (Chief Financial Officer) is a senior executive mobilized temporarily—typically for 6 to 18 months—to lead the finance function during critical phases. More than just a replacement, this expert combines operational management, strategic vision, and immediate performance acceleration.
At our interim management firm, we deploy leaders capable of stabilizing distress situations or driving complex transformations while securing the company's strategic interests.
When to Hire an Interim CFO?
Our Interim CFOs intervene in five key high-stakes scenarios:
1. Ensuring Managerial Continuity (Gap Management)
When a key executive leaves abruptly, the priority is stability. Our managers ensure:
- Immediate replacement of a departing or absent CFO.
- Security of daily operations: treasury, reporting, closing, and budgeting.
- A smooth handover to the future permanent holder.
2. Turnaround & crisis management
In contexts of financial distress, loss of margins, or cash drift , our experts conduct a rapid, independent diagnosis. They implement immediate corrective actions to:
- Regain control over Working Capital Requirements (WCR/BFR), debt, and costs.
- Secure banking covenants and reassure shareholders.
- Restore reliability to financial data and implement a recovery plan.
3. Steering transformation & strategic Projects
Beyond crisis, the Interim CFO is a change agent for:
- M&A operations, fundraising, LBOs, or restructuring plans (PSE).
- Modernizing tools (ERP implementation) and restructuring internal processes.
- Optimizing KPIs and reporting systems for better decision-making.
The value of an Interim Manager
Hiring an Interim CFO brings a neutral, results-oriented external perspective. Unlike a permanent hire, they focus solely on:
- Objectivity: Analyzing the organization without internal politics.
- Speed: Delivering concrete recommendations and strong decisions immediately.
- Legacy: Structuring teams and robust internal controls for sustainable performance.
