Interim Transformation CFO – Retail

Ad Idem Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in London seeks an Interim Retail CFO to lead transformation initiatives within retail investments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background as an International CFO, specializing in interim projects and M&A activities. This role involves significant travel across Europe to support portfolio optimization and investment assessments.

Qualifications

• Proven background as an International CFO with a transformational focus.
• Experience in interim and transformation projects over regular business roles.
• Ability to travel internationally for engagements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Interim Retail CFO focusing on transformation and changes.
• Act as the finance expert for evaluating retail investments.
• Lead M&A and portfolio optimization activities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Transformation management

M&A experience

International finance expertise

Job description

Overview

We have a mandate from a mid-cap PE house for an Interim Retail CFO with a Transformation and change cv. This candidate will be the go-to for the fund when investing in retail companies and will know what good looks like to PE and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Interim Retail CFO with a focus on transformation and change within portfolio companies.
• Act as the go-to finance expert for the fund when evaluating and supporting retail investments, setting expectations of what good looks like for PE and PLCs.
• Lead integration, carve‑out and M&A activities as part of investment and portfolio optimization.

Qualifications

• Background as an International CFO.
• Experience in interim and transformation projects rather than business-as-usual roles.
• Ability to work overseas and fly-in, fly-out of Europe.
• Experience of integration, carve-out and M&A.

If you are interested in exploring, please apply.