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231 – Interim CFO – Global Tax

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading global automotive manufacturing group with approximately €3 billion in annual revenue and a workforce of 35,000 employees across 17 production sites in Europe, and the USA. The organization is navigating a complex international tax environment and is seeking to optimize its tax structures to enhance financial efficiency and compliance. This presents a unique opportunity for an experienced interim CFO to lead a strategic tax optimization initiative within a dynamic, multinational context.

Project Description:

We are offering an interim management opportunity for a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead a 6–9 month project focused on tax optimization and financial restructuring. The role is based in Europe and involves frequent international travel to oversee operations and collaborate with global teams. Approximately 30–40% remote work is possible, providing flexibility while ensuring effective on-site engagement. Key Responsibilities:

Evaluate and optimize the group’s global tax structure, ensuring compliance with international tax laws and regulations.
Develop and implement strategies for transfer pricing, aligning with OECD guidelines and mitigating risks associated with base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS).
Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
Collaborate with legal and operational teams to navigate regulatory frameworks and implement effective governance structures.
Identify opportunities for tax reliefs and incentives, particularly within the EU operational framework, to enhance financial performance.
Lead initiatives to improve financial reporting systems, ensuring timely and accurate information flow across the organization.
Advise on risk management strategies related to tax and financial operations, ensuring the group’s resilience in a volatile economic environment.

Interim Manager Required Skills:

The ideal candidate will possess:

Extensive experience as a CFO or senior finance executive within a global manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive sector.
In-depth knowledge of international tax compliance, transfer pricing, and IFRS.
Proven track record in tax optimization and navigating complex regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
Strong understanding of EU tax incentives and the ability to leverage them effectively.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
Fluency in English; German proficiency is highly desirable.
CPA certification or equivalent is highly beneficial.
Availability to commit to a 6–9 month interim assignment, with flexibility for international travel as required.

Type of Assignment:

Interim

Scope of Interim Assignment:

Tax Optimization & Financial Restructuring

Functional Area of the Interim Manager:

Finance

Location:

Germany

Duration:

6-9 Months

Start Date:

June 2025

Why work with us?:

CE Interim delivers proven executive interim leaders within 72 hours across borders, cultures, and industries. We specialize in high-impact interim management for private equity firms, family offices, and global corporations facing moments of transition: digital transformation, market entry, operational turnaround, post-merger integration, or crisis.

What sets us apart is not just the speed or depth of our network, it’s how we lead. Every engagement is personally guided by a CE Interim managing partner: former CEOs, CFOs, or COOs who’ve been on your side of the table, steering organizations through high-stakes decisions.

With a global talent pool and operational reach spanning Europe, the USA, and the Middle East, we don’t fill roles, we build trust, lead transitions, and deliver outcomes.

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