243 Interim CFO ERP Post Implementation Support

About Our Client:

Our client is a European-headquartered industrial manufacturer serving mission-critical sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, and defence. Operating as part of a publicly listed international group, the company runs a Czech-based site with approximately 200 employees and a complex custom production model. The site plays a strategic role within the group’s broader European footprint. Following the departure of the existing Finance Manager and a challenging ERP implementation, the client is seeking an interim executive to stabilise the finance function and lead the team through a period of transition, reporting consolidation, and operational recovery.

Project Description:

This assignment requires a seasoned finance executive capable of leading through complexity. The Interim Finance Manager will act as a site-level Interim CFO, owning all aspects of financial performance and reporting while coordinating directly with group-level stakeholders in Europe.

• Interim Finance Manager reporting to group finance leadership and the local Site Director
• Full functional leadership of the finance team, including monthly closings, IFRS reporting, Czech statutory compliance, and audit preparation
• Recovery and stabilisation of a derailed IFS ERP implementation affecting core financial processes
• Design and implementation of robust forecasting, budgeting, and cost control frameworks
• Introduction of project-level costing and margin tracking to support complex low-volume manufacturing
• Hands-on support and coaching of a junior finance team in need of operational guidance and leadership continuity
• On-site presence required (minimum four to five days per week) to ensure high-impact delivery and immediate team support

Interim Manager Required Skills:

We are seeking a senior finance professional with deep experience in manufacturing finance, ideally gained through interim executive roles or CFO-level mandates in complex, change-heavy environments.

• Former Finance Director, Plant Controller, or Interim CFO in industrial or custom manufacturing sectors
• Strong experience with ERP implementation recovery (IFS preferred) and finance function optimisation
• Technical fluency in Czech statutory accounting, IFRS reporting, budgeting, and financial control
• Skilled in establishing financial visibility through dynamic forecasting and structured cost tracking
• Pragmatic and hands-on leadership style; composed under pressure and able to quickly build team confidence
• Effective communicator with strong cross-border stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in Czech; English required for interaction with group finance and corporate leadership

This is a high-priority interim executive leadership assignment requiring rapid mobilisation and full-time on-site presence. The ideal candidate will be available immediately and able to commit through the third quarter to ensure a smooth transition to the incoming permanent hire. CE Interim will present only highly relevant and pre-qualified candidates with strong interim CFO credentials and post-ERP implementation success.

Key Requirements:

• ERP implementation leadership (IFS or equivalent)
• Interim CFO or finance transformation experience
• Post-crisis financial stabilisation
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cost control in project manufacturing
• IFRS and Czech statutory financial reporting

Type of Assignment:

• Interim

Scope of Interim Assignment:

• Overall Finanancial Management

Functional Area of the Interim Manager:

• Finance

Location:

• Brno Area, Czech Republic

Duration:

• 3-6 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. As part of the Valtus Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of Executive Interim Management companies, we ensure seamless international execution through 25+ offices and 80+ senior partners in over 50 countries.

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