At Signet, we’re excited to introduce an exceptional CIMA-qualified Interim Finance Professional with extensive international experience and a proven track record of delivering real impact across global organisations.
Since qualifying in 2002, this candidate has combined technical accounting expertise with agile leadership and commercial acumen. They have successfully stabilised finance functions in scaleups, led system migrations, and supported board-level strategic planning, consistently stepping into businesses at critical moments and driving transformation from day one.
Key Strengths at a Glance
Technical Expertise
- Deep knowledge of UK, US, and German GAAP
- Skilled in audit preparation, statutory compliance, tax alignment, and ERP migrations
- Experienced across multiple finance systems including Hyperion, SAP, Oracle, SUN, Cognos, Xero, Power BI, SQL, and QuickBooks
Commercial Acumen
- Hands-on FP&A leadership in telecoms and FMCG environments
- Proven ability to drive forecasting accuracy, cost-saving initiatives, and strategic business partnering
Private Equity Experience
- Comfortable working in investor-backed businesses
- Supported carve-outs, restructures, and financial control implementation in PE settings
Leadership in Change
- Led ERP rollouts, offshoring transitions, and operational restructures
- Experienced in supporting businesses through hypergrowth and integration phases
Multinational Scope
- Fluent in German (verbal and written for technical accounting)
- Proficient in written French
- Full-time international experience across Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Turkey, and the UK
Recent Highlights
- Data Centre Sector (Germany/Netherlands): Delivered strategic cost and investment analysis for major construction projects, ensuring full German GAAP compliance.
- Events and Media: Designed commercial ratecard models, led ERP integration, and created Board-level KPI dashboards.
- Rail Transport (UK): Managed year-end consolidation across 10 business units during a system migration from Hyperion to Onestream.
- Forensics and Litigation Support: Provided forensic financial analysis and document investigation in a short-term role.
- Subscription SaaS and FinTech: Supported accounting system migrations and revenue recognition post-acquisition and during transformation.
A Career Built on Delivery
This candidate has consistently been the go-to expert for businesses needing interim finance leadership. Whether supporting scaleups, leading cross-border audits, or resolving complex system issues, they bring a practical, results-driven approach and a history of successful delivery.
Ideal Assignments
- Interim Finance Director / Financial Controller
- Group or Regional Accounting Support (including German-speaking entities)
- FP&A Transformation or ERP Implementation Lead
- PE-backed business support through carve-out, integration, or scale-up phases
- Audit readiness, SOX compliance, or statutory reporting
Ready to Add Value Immediately
This candidate is available now and ready to step into your organisation with the skills and experience to make an immediate difference.
