The interim Chief Financial Officer has evolved from a safe pair of hands in an emergency or corporate event to a value creator, transformation or change agent.
As well as achieving a highly defined set of objectives, an interim CFO can streamline the process of identifying a permanent CFO, especially for more challenging roles that may require additional time. Collaborating closely with our Boyden Partners who specialise in permanent executive search mandates, we provide a significant advantage by leveraging our organisational and market knowledge to coordinate the best approach for our clients.
To be an effective interim, you need to have a breadth of experience to make a significant impact within a very short timescale. Interim CFOs must excel in stakeholder management, conduct a rapid audit of the financial situation and make actionable recommendations. There is often a strong element of leading and mentoring the existing team. For those who have the experience and expertise to drive change projects at pace, the challenge of working on interim roles is highly appealing.