1330 Interim CFO Czech Republic – Process Industry
About Our Client:
Our client is an established international industrial manufacturer operating in a continuous process manufacturing environment. The company develops specialised high-performance materials used across several global industries and maintains a strong reputation for technical innovation and sustainable production.
The organisation is part of an international industrial group with operations across Europe and other global markets. The European production entity operates as an autonomous profit centre within the wider group structure and carries full responsibility for its operational and financial performance.
The business employs approximately 500 to 1000 employees at its primary manufacturing site and operates in a capital-intensive production environment where continuous manufacturing processes require disciplined operational control, reliable financial reporting, and strong governance structures.
The company exports the majority of its production internationally and plays a significant role within the group’s global manufacturing footprint. The environment combines industrial scale operations with the agility of a performance-driven manufacturing unit.
This interim leadership mandate arises following the sudden departure of a senior financial executive. While the finance team itself remains stable and experienced, the organisation requires immediate executive finance leadership to secure statutory closing processes, maintain monthly reporting discipline, and ensure governance continuity during the transition period.
Project Description:
The manufacturing operation has recently completed significant investment into production capacity and technology, positioning the business for future growth and portfolio development. As with many industrial companies operating in energy-intensive sectors, the business continues to navigate market volatility, evolving supply chains, and increasing pressure on operational efficiency.
Within this environment, financial leadership plays a critical role in translating operational performance into clear financial visibility for management and group stakeholders. Accurate statutory reporting, disciplined monthly closing processes, and reliable financial governance are essential to maintain management confidence and corporate oversight.
The finance department consists of a well-established team covering accounting, controlling, treasury, tax coordination, and financial administration. The team has strong institutional knowledge but requires experienced executive leadership following the departure of the previous finance head.
The interim mandate focuses on stabilisation of the finance function, continuity of statutory closing and monthly reporting, and reinforcement of governance standards while the organisation progresses with its permanent leadership search.
Interim Manager Required Skills:
The Interim Chief Financial Officer will assume leadership of the finance function and ensure continuity of statutory closing, monthly reporting, and financial governance during a period of leadership transition.
This role requires a highly experienced interim finance executive capable of quickly establishing credibility within a continuous manufacturing environment, securing financial reporting reliability, and providing structured financial insight to senior leadership.
- Interim Chief Financial Officer reporting directly to the Managing Director of the manufacturing entity
- Full leadership responsibility for finance including accounting, controlling, treasury, tax coordination, and governance
- Direct leadership of a finance team of approximately 10 to 15 professionals
- Secure statutory closing processes and ensure compliance with corporate reporting standards
- Ensure reliable monthly reporting, group reporting accuracy, and financial transparency
- Strengthen financial governance, internal controls, and reporting discipline
- Provide operational financial insight supporting plant leadership and executive decision making
- Lead preparation and coordination of the upcoming annual budgeting and planning cycle
The interim executive will operate as a senior member of the local leadership team, ensuring stability, governance, and reliable financial visibility throughout the transition period.
Key Requirements:
cfo
Type of Assignment:
Interim
Scope of Interim Assignment:
Governance and Statutory Closing
Functional Area of the Interim Manager:
Finance
Location:
Cech Republic
Duration:
6 – 9 months
Start Date:
March 2026
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