Situation

The company, a local entity of an international group, was operating in a project-driven, technically complex environment with increasing demands on financial control, reporting accuracy, and compliance with group standards. The local finance function faced capacity and seniority gaps at a time when the business required stronger financial discipline, improved visibility over project profitability, and reliable statutory and group reporting.

Task

In parallel, management needed timely and decision-relevant financial information to support operational and commercial decisions, while ensuring alignment with group finance requirements. Without immediate reinforcement, the organization risked delays in reporting, insufficient control over project financials, and increased pressure on local management.

Action

An experienced Interim Finance Manager was appointed to take full responsibility for the local finance function. The mandate covered statutory accounting, group reporting, coordination with headquarters, and stabilization of daily finance operations, with a particular focus on project-based financial control.

The interim manager worked closely with local management and group finance to strengthen reporting discipline, improve transparency on project costs and margins, and align local processes with group policies. Internal controls were reviewed and reinforced, and the finance team was supported in handling peak workloads and complex reporting requirements.

Results

Financial reporting became more accurate, timely, and reliable, meeting both local statutory requirements and group deadlines. Visibility over project financial performance improved, supporting better management decision-making and risk control. Internal finance processes were stabilized, reducing operational pressure and dependency on ad-hoc interventions.

The interim assignment ensured continuity during a critical period, strengthened financial governance, and prepared the organization for a smooth transition to a permanent finance leadership solution.

The client required immediate senior finance expertise with experience in project-based and group reporting environments. Interim management provided rapid deployment, hands-on execution, and flexibility, allowing the company to stabilize and professionalize its finance function without disrupting ongoing operations.