PORTFOLIO HIRES
On-Demand & Interim CFO & Finance Leadership
When timing matters, interim finance leadership is the fastest lever you have. In private equity, gaps in finance leadership slow decision-making, weaken control, and risk momentum in the deal.
About the practice
Interim and On-Demand Finance Hires for Private Equity-Backed Businesses
Finatal works with private equity funds and their portfolio companies to deliver interim finance leaders who can step in quickly, stabilize performance, and move the business forward, typically in the moments where time and clarity matter most.
Interim finance isn’t about “cover.” Done well, it’s a tactical intervention: bringing in a proven CFO, FD, or Controller who can diagnose quickly, act decisively, and create momentum from day one.
Where interim finance creates value in private equity
Transaction moments
Build or validate financials during acquisition, support diligence, or stabilize post-deal integration.
Performance pressure
Improve reporting quality, tighten visibility, and give investors a clearer handle on performance.
Leadership gaps
Bridge unexpected departures without losing pace, often upgrading capability in the process.
Preparation for exit
Sharpen reporting, manage working capital, and ensure the business stands up to scrutiny.
Transformation and clean-up
Fix underpowered finance functions, implement controls, or rebuild teams quickly.
What good looks like in an interim finance hire
The most effective interim finance leaders combine strong technical capability with the ability to deliver results quickly in high-pressure environments.
They understand how private equity-backed businesses operate and can add value from day one, without the need for a prolonged onboarding period. The result is greater clarity, stronger financial control, and faster progress during some of the most important moments in the investment lifecycle.
The interims we place typically bring:
Experience in PE-backed environments and confidence working within investor-driven reporting cycles.
Speed to effectiveness, with the ability to diagnose and act on issues within days rather than months.
Range, spanning hands-on financial control through to strategic CFO-level thinking.
Credibility with boards, lenders, auditors, and investors, allowing them to operate effectively at senior levels.
A clear understanding of the desired end-state, enabling them to focus quickly on what success looks like.
How we deliver
At Finatal, our approach is focused on quality, relevance, and context from the outset. We work from a curated network of PE-experienced interim finance leaders, ensuring candidates are already familiar with the pace, expectations, and pressures of private equity environments.
Each candidate is assessed not just on capability, but on how well they match the specific situation, allowing us to prioritize problem–solution fit over generic shortlists. As a result, we’re able to deliver targeted candidates within days, not weeks.
Roles we place
We support interim finance hiring across both portfolio companies and fund teams, covering a range of leadership and specialist roles.
This includes Interim CFOs and Finance Directors who provide senior leadership during critical moments, Financial Controllers who strengthen reporting and control, and Heads of FP&A or Commercial Finance who improve visibility and decision-making. We also support transformation leads and transaction specialists who can deliver targeted outcomes within defined timeframes.
Across each mandate, the focus is on ensuring the interim hire delivers immediate impact and helps move the business forward.
Track Record
Finatal appoints Interim CFO at Cap10 backed Compass Community
Finatal appointed Martin Lofnes as Interim CFO at Cap10-backed Compass Community within 48 hours, supporting finance transformation and sustained future growth.
Post-merger integration experts across our interim network, supporting multiple funds
it is vital that we are able to deploy trusted, investor-savvy, post-merger integration resource into portfolio companies
FAQs
Contact the teamWhat types of interim & on-demand finance roles do you cover?
We place interim CFOs, Finance Directors, Controllers, and specialist finance leaders across both funds and their portfolio companies, typically in connection with transactions, transformation, or leadership gaps.
How quickly can you deliver interim & on-demand candidates?
We usually provide a targeted shortlist within 48–72 hours, comprising candidates already vetted in a private equity context.
Are interim & on-demand hires purely operational?
No. In private equity, interim & on-demand finance leaders are expected to stabilize performance and shape outcomes, whether that’s improving reporting, supporting refinancing or preparing for exit.
When is interim & on-demand the right solution versus permanent?
When speed is critical, the outcome is defined or the situation is transitional. Interim also allows firms to bring in high-caliber capability quickly, without long-term commitment.
Do you work with both funds and portfolio companies?
Yes, often in close partnership with deal teams and operating partners.
What makes Finatal different in interim & on-demand finance recruitment?
Our focus is exclusively private capital. That means tighter networks, better context, and candidates who are already used to delivering under investor pressure.
Contact the team
Get in Touch
To learn more about how we can help you or your business build success, get in touch with our Interim (on-demand) CFO & Finance Leadership team.