Interim CFO – Transformation

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a proven track record in private equity-backed businesses, integration execution, and transformation leadership to undertake a full turnaround project. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking finance leader with hands-on experience navigating complex M&A environments, driving value creation, and building finance functions that support aggressive growth targets.

The CFO will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Investment Director, owning the financial vision and operational alignment necessary for rapid scaling, margin improvement, and successful integration of acquired entities.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and trusted advisor to ID.
Lead the financial strategy for post-acquisition integration and long-term value creation.
Build and optimize scalable finance infrastructure, processes, and systems to support transformation initiatives.
Develop and execute business plans, forecasts, and financial models to support strategic decision-making.

Integration & Operational Excellence

Lead integration planning and execution for mergers or acquisitions, including financial systems, reporting, KPIs, and culture alignment.
Establish and track synergy realization and integration milestones.
Drive operational efficiency and working capital optimization across all business units.

Financial Management & Controls

Oversee all financial operations including accounting, FP&A, treasury, audit, tax, and risk management.
Establish robust financial controls and reporting standards in line with PE and board expectations.
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages, and deliver actionable insights to the board and executive team.

Growth Enablement

Identify and assess strategic growth opportunities including organic expansion, pricing strategies, and inorganic M&A targets.
Support due diligence and financial modeling for tuck-in acquisitions and strategic investments.
Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to monitor and accelerate growth trajectories.

Qualifications:

10–15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with recent CFO Transformation projects in private equity-backed companies.
Proven success in leading financial transformation, M&A integration, and strategic growth initiatives.
Deep understanding of PE value creation levers, deal structures, and exit readiness.
Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
Experience with ERP implementations, BI tools, and building scalable systems.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management capabilities.