215 Interim CFO – Acquisition Integration – Czech Republic

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading global material solutions company with a strong presence in over 30 countries, specializing in industrial products. The company operates multiple sites across Europe and is in the process of integrating a recent acquisition in the Czech Republic into its existing East European cluster. We are seeking an experienced Interim CFO to lead the post-merger integration of our client’s new Czech entity. This business critical role requires a dynamic senior finance leader capable of managing comprehensive cross-cultural integration processes, with a hands-on approach to financial consolidation, monthly reporting, governance, and treasury management.

Project Description:

• Integration Leadership: Oversee the post-merger integration process, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, supporting corporate culture harmonization, promoting transparency, and driving project management of post-acquisition change initiatives.
• Financial Consolidation & Reporting: Manage the harmonization of financial systems, policies, and reporting standards, transitioning from Czech statutory GAAP to IFRS and ensuring full compliance with global financial standards.
• Stakeholder Management & Governance: Act as the primary liaison between the acquired entity and existing teams, facilitating effective communication, enhancing transparency, and ensuring adherence to strong governance principles.
• Change & Project Management: Lead comprehensive change management efforts while implementing structured project management methodologies to ensure successful execution of post-acquisition change initiatives, process improvements, fast close methodologies, and efficient month-end closing.
• Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting: Direct budgeting, planning, and forecasting activities to align with the group’s financial objectives and global financial standards. ERP & Treasury Integration: Lead the future integration of ERP system SAP S/4HANA.

Interim Manager Required Skills:

• Extensive Post-Merger Integration Experience: Proven track record in leading post-merger integration projects within multinational corporations, with a strong emphasis on corporate culture harmonization, project management of post-acquisition change initiatives, transparency, and governance.
• Financial Expertise: Deep understanding of Czech statutory accounting practices, IFRS, and global financial standards, with experience in financial closing, fast close, month-end closing, and treasury management.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, influence stakeholders at all levels, and uphold transparent communication practices.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in Czech and English is essential; proficiency in Polish is advantageous. ERP & Integration Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP systems integration, preferably SAP S/4HANA

Key Requirements:

Post Acquisition Integration, Czech GAAP, IFRS, Multi-national working environment

Type of Assignment:

• Interim

Scope of Interim Assignment:

• Post Acquisition Integration

Functional Area of the Interim Manager:

• Finance

Location:

• Northern Bohemia

Duration:

• 12-24 months

Start Date:

• March 2025