Interim CFO

• Lead a business-critical transformation
• Drive value creation across finance, operations, and M&A

About Our Client Interim CFO opportunity within a manufacturing business undergoing transformation. Working closely with shareholders and senior leadership, the successful candidate will improve profitability, cash flow and operational performance while supporting strategic initiatives, including M&A and transaction readiness.

Job Description

• Lead financial performance management, including profitability, cash flow, liquidity and working capital
• Conduct a rapid assessment of business performance and identify key improvement opportunities
• Design and execute transformation, turnaround and cost optimisation initiatives
• Strengthen controlling, forecasting, budgeting and management reporting processes
• Partner with manufacturing and operational teams to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability
• Drive value creation initiatives and establish performance improvement metrics
• Support strategic projects, including M&A, due diligence, integrations and transaction readiness
• Build transparent reporting and performance tracking for shareholders and key stakeholders
• Assess organisational structures, leadership capabilities and areas requiring restructuring or change

The Successful Applicant

• Proven CFO experience within a manufacturing, industrial or production environment
• Strong track record in transformation, restructuring, turnaround or performance improvement activities, including acquisitions, integrations, divestitures or transaction preparation
• Deep expertise in controlling, FP&A, cash flow management and working capital optimisation
• Strong understanding of operational and commercial business drivers
• Previous experience as a Managing Director, General Manager, COO, Plant Director or similar operational leadership role would be highly advantageous
• Hands-on, results-oriented leader with the ability to drive change and deliver measurable improvements
• Experience working with shareholders, private equity investors, boards or holding structures is a plus
• Fluent English required
• Openess to work in the area of Lublin

What's On Offer

• High-impact interim assignment with significant influence on business performance and future strategy
• Direct collaboration with shareholders and senior decision-makers
• Opportunity to lead a business-wide transformation and value creation agenda
• Competitive interim management compensation package
• Potential for extension depending on business requirements and project outcomes
• Openness to working on-site near Lublin on a regular basis

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7121310