Interim CFO

Position: Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Germany
Contract Type: Interim / Fixed-term

About the Company

Our client is a private equity-backed Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) in Germany. The business is experiencing strong growth and requires a hands on finance leader to professionalise the finance function, strengthen governance, and support the next stage of value creation.

Role Overview

The Interim CFO will be responsible for building a best in class finance organisation, implementing robust reporting and controls, and partnering with management and investors to deliver performance transparency. This is a key role in ensuring the business is scalable, exit ready, and aligned with PE expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and professionalisation of the finance function, including systems, processes, and team build out.
• Establish reliable monthly reporting, KPIs, and management information to PE standards.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to support rapid growth.
• Partner with the CEO and investors on value creation initiatives, M&A opportunities, and strategic projects.
• Ensure strong governance, compliance with German GAAP/IFRS, and risk management practices.
• Implement cash flow management and working capital optimisation measures.
• Develop and mentor the finance team to ensure sustainability beyond the interim mandate.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader in a PE backed environment, ideally in CDMO, pharma, life sciences, or related manufacturing sectors.
• Strong track record in finance build: creating reporting frameworks, scaling finance functions, and delivering investor grade transparency.
• Excellent understanding of German GAAP and IFRS.
• Hands on, pragmatic leader able to combine strategic vision with operational execution.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Duration: 6-12 months, with flexibility depending on transaction or transformation timelines.