Interim Finance Director

A private equity-backed services business in Paris that generates £100m+ in revenue is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to support a major ERP implementation and finance transformation programme.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll act as the number two finance leader, helping to deliver a significant systems and operating model transformation while ensuring the finance function continues to operate effectively throughout the programme.

This is a highly visible role with regular exposure to the executive team, private equity investors and senior operational stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CFO to lead the finance function through a period of significant transformation.
• Lead the successful implementation of a new ERP platform, working closely with finance, operations and technology teams.
• Redesign finance processes and the operating model to improve scalability, controls and efficiency.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and performance management.
• Ensure robust financial controls and governance remain in place throughout the transformation.
• Produce high-quality board reporting, management information and investor reporting.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, external advisers and implementation partners while providing leadership to the wider finance team.

To Be Successful

• Fluent in both French and English.
• Proven experience operating as an Interim Finance Director, Deputy CFO, Interim CFO or equivalent senior finance leader.
• Strong track record delivering ERP implementations and finance transformation programmes.
• Experience in redesigning finance operating models within complex organisations.
• Previous experience in a mid to large-cap private equity-backed business.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, governance and internal controls.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or international equivalent).
• Audit or transaction services background would be advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence executives, investors and operational leaders.
• Available to start immediately.

The process will move quickly, with first-round interviews taking place immediately.