Interim Finance Transformation Director

Interim Finance Transformation DirectorGermanyDay rateOn-site Pearse Professionals are supporting a leading European infrastructure investor with the appointment of an Interim Finance Transformation Director to lead critical change initiatives across a newly acquired German portfolio company.The business is entering a pivotal phase post-acquisition, requiring a seasoned transformation leader to shape and deliver a robust finance operating model aligned to private equity ownership.Key responsibilities:Lead post-deal finance transformation initiatives including process optimisation, systems enhancement and reporting integration.Assess and stabilise the finance function post-acquisition, establishing scalable frameworks for control, insight and performance management.Partner with management, sponsors and advisors to design and implement value creation initiatives.Build and mentor internal finance capability, ensuring alignment with investor reporting and governance standards.Drive standardisation, automation and efficiency across finance processes and data flows.The ideal candidate will:Be an experienced Finance Transformation Director / CFO / Programme Lead with a strong track record in PE-backed or carve-out environments.Bring deep experience of post-acquisition integration, ERP / systems change, and operating model design.Have a background spanning infrastructure, industrials, or business services.Possess strong stakeholder management skills, able to bridge investor and operational priorities.