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Are you an experienced, hands‑on finance leader with immediate availability? Do you thrive in fast‑paced, Private Equity–backed environments where rigor, pace, and execution truly matter? Are you energized by stepping into a complex manufacturing business and quickly bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to the finance function?

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim VP Finance to provide immediate leadership for a private equity–backed manufacturing company during a period of transition. In this role, you will partner closely with the CFO, operations leadership, and the PE sponsor to stabilize and strengthen financial processes.

The business operates in a regulated manufacturing environment with a global customer base and strong financial performance. You will be expected to move quickly, take a hands‑on approach, and deliver materially improved forecasting, reporting, and operational insight—bringing discipline, credibility, and confidence to the organization at a critical time

What You’ll Lead

- Forecasting & Reporting: Validate and enhance forecasting models, management reporting, and cash visibility to PE standards.
- Variance & Performance: Drive rigorous month‑to‑month variance analysis; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Operations Partnership: Work with Operations & Supply Chain to define metrics, track throughput and yields, and link operational levers to P&L;/CF.
- Systems & Data: Assess the current toolset; recommend quick wins to better leverage SAP and reduce Excel dependency.
- Team & Ways of Working: Evaluate finance team capacity and cadence; coach and raise the bar without adding unnecessary complexity.
- Budget Readiness: Support planning and scenario work ahead of the annual budget cycle.

What Success Looks Like

30 Days





- Immediate bandwidth added as a first line of defense for the CFO
- Clear assessment of forecasting tools, reporting integrity, and finance team capabilities
- Priority variance issues identified and operating cadence established with Operations and the PE sponsor

60 Days

- Cleaner monthly close and improved execution capacity across the finance function
- Enhanced visibility into working capital, margins, and performance drivers
- Budget‑ready framework in place with credible scenarios and a clear view of team strengths and gaps

90 Days

- Finance embedded as a cross‑functional partner, linking operational KPIs to financial outcomes
- Root causes of key variances addressed with corrective actions in place
- Systems and tools assessed with practical recommendations implemented or underway

Ideal Profile

- Background: Senior finance leader from manufacturing/packaging; exposure to regulated or complex, multi‑SKU environments is beneficial.
- PE Acumen: Comfortable with urgency, accountability, and board‑level reporting.
- Toolset: Strong command of management reporting and cost/throughput analytics; experience improving SAP utilization.
- Leadership Style: Action‑oriented, pragmatic, and team-oriented—able to mentor, influence, and execute at pace.
- Industry Expertise: Manufacturing experience is a must; ideally within regulated industries: Mining, Pharma, Cannabis, Food, Alcohol Bev
- Availability: Ready to start immediately; full‑time on‑site.

Why This Is A Great Mandate

- Immediate Impact: Step into a high‑leverage role where disciplined finance unlocks operational performance.
- Executive Access: Direct partnership with the CFO, Operations leadership, and the PE sponsor.
- Transparent Outcomes: A mandate designed to deliver measurable improvements in visibility, control, and decision speed.

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