Interim Chief Financial Officer

Il y a 2 jours

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Talantir Temps plein 180 000 € - 260 000 € Contrat

Interim CFOLocation: Lyon, FranceGF0503

Finatal are seeking a highly experienced Interim CFO to join a private equity-backed SaaS business in France during a critical transformation phase.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the financial carve-out process, ensuring a smooth transition to a standalone entity
  • Build and establish a robust finance function, systems, and reporting infrastructure
  • Partner closely with the CEO and private equity sponsors to drive strategic decision-making
  • Develop high-quality board reporting, forecasting, and KPI frameworks typical of PE-backed environments
  • Support M&A activity as part of a potential buy-and-build strategy

Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader in a SaaS business
  • Prior experience in a private equity-backed company is essential
  • Experience working in businesses with revenues exceeding €100M preferred
  • Strong track record in carve-outs, separations, or complex corporate transitions
  • Alternatively, significant experience in aggressive buy-and-build or M&A-driven environments
  • Comfortable operating in high-growth, fast-moving environments with demanding stakeholders
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to build credibility quickly