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

Interim Chief Financial Officer (M&A & Transformation)

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 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 working 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.