What does interim CFO mean?+
An interim CFO takes responsibility for finance leadership for an agreed period. Depending on the assignment, this includes leading the finance team, cash planning, budgeting, reporting and coordinating closing. FinanceInterim supports companies internationally during vacancies and change, as well as through ongoing part-time assignments.
What is the difference between an interim CFO and a fractional CFO?+
An interim CFO can cover a vacancy or lead finance during a period of change. A fractional CFO works regularly at an agreed part-time capacity. FinanceInterim offers both models, with tasks, responsibilities and duration agreed together.
How much does an interim CFO cost?+
Fees depend on tasks, workload and duration. FinanceInterim agrees a flexible retainer based on effort. The Finance & Performance Check offers an initial assessment at a fixed fee; the proposal sets out the specific terms.
How quickly is FinanceInterim available?+
In a free initial consultation, we discuss objectives, scope and urgency. We agree the start date and working arrangements based on availability and the requirements of your international assignment.
Which companies benefit from finance interim management?+
Companies that need professional financial management
without filling a full-time position: during vacancies, growth, turnaround, succession,
or system and BI implementations.
Where does FinanceInterim work?+
FinanceInterim is based in Winikon in the canton of Lucerne. From here, we support companies in Switzerland and internationally. We agree the location, working language and on-site, hybrid or remote arrangements for each assignment.
What does FinanceInterim do in an integration after an acquisition or merger?+
Bringing the finance organisations together: a single chart of accounts,
aligned closing processes, consolidation, shared reporting. Then the technical side. ERP
landscapes and interfaces have to work together, and in the end both houses run on the
same finance cockpit.
How does a turnaround mandate work?+
Short-term liquidity planning comes first. It shows how much room for
manoeuvre is actually left. Then an action plan with named owners and deadlines, agreed
with the bank and the owners, and we stay operationally involved until the figures hold
up again.
How does the collaboration start?+
With a free initial consultation. If the interim need is clear, we agree tasks, workload and a start date directly for the assignment. If an initial diagnosis is needed, you can choose the Finance & Performance Check as a separate fixed-fee assessment.
