Interim Chief Financial Officer (M&A & Transformation)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks an experienced Interim CFO to guide financial leadership during a transitional phase for a Private Equity backed manufacturing client. The role focuses on financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic optimization, requiring proficiency in the manufacturing landscape and transformation processes.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Private Equity CFO.
• Experience in interim or transitional leadership roles highly desirable.
• Ability to quickly assess, stabilize, and improve financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate leadership to the finance function, ensuring continuity and stability.
• Oversee improvements in financial reporting and cash flow management.
• Lead transformation across financial planning and analysis.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash Flow Management

Communication

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Interim Chief Financial Officer (M&A & Transformation), London (City of London)

Client: Evolution Consulting Partners

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

Job Description:

Location: London & Nordics

Contract Type: Interim (6–12 months, with potential extension)

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on transformative Interim CFO to provide strategic financial leadership during a period of transition and transformation for one of our Private Equity backed Manufacturing clients with operations across the Nordics. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in manufacturing finance, M&A & finance transformation including exit, carveout and divestment preparations.

This role is critical in maintaining and delivering the VCR plan, driving performance improvements, and supporting ongoing strategic initiatives whilst the company goes through a period of significant change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide immediate leadership to the finance function, ensuring continuity and stability.
• Oversee improvements in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Lead transformation across financial planning and analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Partner with the CEO, and work with the Group CFO, Investors, and the executive team on business transformation and cost optimization.
• Review relationships with auditors, banks, and other financial stakeholders.
• Review ongoing ERP upgrades or finance system improvements.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record as a Private Equity CFO in an international, ideally Nordics, and mid to large scale manufacturing.
• Experience in interim or transitional leadership roles is highly desirable.
• Ability to quickly assess, stabilize, and improve financial operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.