Interim Finance Manager (m/f/d)

• Strategic Finance Business Partnering
• Join a Leading Global FMCG Brand

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized market leader in the consumer goods industry, renowned for its strong portfolio of household brands and commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable growth. The company offers a dynamic international environment where employees can make a tangible impact through close collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Job Description

• Act as the key Finance Business Partner to the Managing Director, providing financial insights and supporting strategic decision-making.
• Lead the finance function and ensure the smooth execution of all finance-related activities during the maternity leave coverage period.
• Own and coordinate the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
• Analyze business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Prepare and present accurate financial reports, dashboards, and performance analyses to local and international stakeholders.
• Monitor costs and profitability, ensuring alignment with budget and company objectives.
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and other business functions to support commercial initiatives and drive growth.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data, reporting processes, and internal controls.
• Manage communication with regional and international finance teams.
• Lead, coach, and develop one direct report while fostering a high-performance finance environment.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance, Controlling, or Financial Planning & Analysis, ideally within an international environment.
• Proven experience in business partnering and supporting senior stakeholders with financial decision-making.
• Good knowledge of the FMCG sector, ideally gained in a commercial finance, controlling, or business partnering environment.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
• Experience managing complex financial planning cycles and driving process improvements.
• Excellent analytical skills with a hands-on and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Previous leadership experience and a track record of coaching and developing team members.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong knowledge of ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an advantage.
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of operating successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Available to start in September 2026 for a fixed-term maternity cover assignment.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to take ownership of the Finance function within a leading international FMCG business.
• Highly visible role partnering directly with the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
• Broad exposure to commercial finance, business partnering, and strategic decision-making.
• Dynamic and fast-paced environment with strong international stakeholder interaction.
• Leadership responsibility, including the management and development of a direct report.
• Immediate impact position with significant autonomy and responsibility.