Meaningful work on your own terms

Cherry Pool is a unique network of interim managers in Finland. We offer attractive projects, flexibility and the opportunity to capitalise your experience in a new way.

Freedom to choose your assigments

Challenges of traditional leadership roles

As a Cherry interim manager

What do our interim professionals say?

01.

“Cherry stands out in the market with its unique operating model. The partners’ genuine interest in each interim professional’s background and career plans significantly raises the service level.”

Examples of expertise areas that are frequently requested

You always decide which opportunities to pursue

This is how you start your career as an interim manager

Partner meeting

Get in touch and let's arrange a meeting with our partners. We want to know the background and interests of all our interims.

Interim profile preparation

Those invited to the pool create their own profile, which we utilize when discussing assignments.

Assignment Begins

Once we find a suitable work opportunity for you, you can choose whether you want to participate in the process.

Frequently asked questions

Business model and contracts

  • Daily client invoicing depending on the task and experience (~1000 – 1500 €)
  • The interim manager charges 75% of the amount
  • Possibility of parallel tasks in part-time projects
  • Projects often last around 6 months, some even a couple of years
  • Both full-time and part-time assignments
  • Commitment per project
  • Possibility for employment
  • Monthly billing by actual days worked
  • No hidden costs or extra charges
  • Cherry takes care of customer billing
  • The interim manager is invoicing Cherry

Practical arrangements

  • You can invoice through your company or as a light entreperenur
  • We offer a proven contract model
  • We guide you through the practical arrangements
  • We present projects suitable for you
  • We organise interviews
  • Once selected, the project starts immediately
  • Active sales and marketing
  • Contract law and documentation
  • Mentoring and sparring
  • Community support and networking

Skills and suitability

  • Typically 10 – 15 years of management experience
  • Evidence of successes
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Slef driven
  • Make an appointment with a Cherry partner
  • A review of your work history and aspirations
  • References if necessary
  • If you are not working full-time, a part-time project may be an option

Cherry services and community

  • Relevant projects and clients
  • Continuous dealflow
  • Professional support
  • Strong network and community
  • Meetings and events
  • Lead commissions
  • Sharing knowledge and experience
  • CV as a background for a personal meeting
  • Two partners interview those interested in interim projects
  • Partners’ assessment in terms of skills, experience and aspirations

Getting started and the future

  1. Contact Cherry partner
  2. In the meeting we will go through your experience and your goals
  3. Those invited to the pool prepare their interim profile
  • Leveraging knowledge and experience in a new industry
  • The opportunity to work in different companies and projects
  • Work-life balance
  • Support from the Cherry team
  • If necessary, Cherry will replace the assignee