Interim CFO - a finance director to help your business

We offer highly experienced CFOs and business controllers for your business change situations without a long-term commitment. Our service is flexible from part-time to multi-year assignments.

What is an Interim CFO?

An interim CFO or business controller is an experienced finance professional who quickly takes over the financial management of your business. He or she will work as part of your management team on a temporary basis and will be responsible for financial processes, reporting and strategic financial management as a partner to the CEO or Business Director.

Key benefits of an interim CFO

Measurable results from the first month onwards

The top performer starts immediately

  • Candidates in 24 hours, starting in a week
  • Strong expertise immediately available
  • The best help for crisis situations

Practical experience

  • Know what to do and how
  • Rapid implementation of best practices
  • Experience of similar situations
  • Can avoid costly mistakes

Flexible and cost-effective

  • Only agreed work days are charged
  • No recruitment costs or commitments
  • Also a part-time model e.g. for SMEs

What situations are suitable for an Interim CFO?

Quick help for financial management

  • Start even in a week
  • No costly recruitment process
  • A flexible contract according to your needs

Critical transitions

  • The current CFO is moving elsewhere
  • Growth requires financial experience
  • Preparing for mergers and acquisitions
  • Acquisition or change of ownership
  • Economic cycle change
  • Crisis situations

Development projects

  • Developing business reporting
  • Development of forecasting models and dashboards
  • Digitalisation of financial management
  • Renewal of reporting systems
  • Making processes more efficient
  • Optimising cash flow, working capital and financing structure

How do you get an Interim CFO?

Fast and efficient process – interim manager starts within a week

Mapping & Planning

Tell us your needs, and we will define the criteria and objectives of the job description and agree on a timeframe. This step is free of charge and without any commitment.

Suitable leadership candidates

You will receive 1-3 candidates and their skills profiles within 48 hours. They have already been interviewed and assessed by Cherry partners.

Flexible cooperation begins

Your chosen interim manager will start quickly. The length and intensity of the assignment is flexible according to your company's needs.

What do our customers tell us?

01.

“The Interim CFO quickly identified areas for working capital improvements. Within three months, we freed up €2M of working capital and renegotiated the financing terms.”

Managing Director, industrial company

Areas of expertise of our interim managers

Cherry’s pool of more than 250 experienced top interim managers

Frequently asked questions about the Interim CFO

We can provide a suitable CFO within 2-5 working days of first contact.

A typical assignment lasts around 3-9 months, but we always tailor the duration to your needs. Work can also be done on a part-time basis.

We only charge you for the days you work per month. Transparent total cost, no surprises and no fixed costs.

Flexible leadership solutions for your company

Cherry Interim

The most qualified manager for change situations for 3 to 24 months.

Cherry Pinterim

A risk-free way to get top talent now and hire them later.

Cherry Operating Partner

An experienced expert or team to increase your business value.

Cherry Diagnosis

Analysis of the current situation and concrete proposals for improvement.

Cherry Friend

Monthly management support and new ideas.

Flexible leadership solutions for your company

Cherry Interim

The most qualified manager for change situations for 3 to 24 months.

Cherry Pinterim

A risk-free way to get top talent now and hire them later.

Cherry Operating Partner

An experienced expert or team to increase your business value.

Cherry Diagnosis

Analysis of the current situation and concrete proposals for improvement.

Cherry Friend

Monthly management support and new ideas.