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.

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JN-072026-7064107

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

Finance Manager

Industry

FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Where

Baar

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-072026-7064107

Job Nature

Home Office