Interim Finance Director

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Our client is an established food manufacturing company looking for an experienced and hands-on Interim Finance Director to lead and oversee the finance function in Romania during a defined transition period.

INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR

This is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and who can quickly take ownership of an existing finance function, identify priorities, and deliver results with limited supervision.

Location: Romania

Industry: Food Production

THE JOB

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day finance and accounting operations 
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Prepare management reports, financial analyses, and forecasts
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, receivables, and payables
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Monitor production costs, COGS, inventory, raw material costs, yields, waste, and manufacturing variances
• Ensure compliance with Romanian accounting, tax, and statutory requirements
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other external partners
• Ensure timely completion of statutory reporting and tax-related obligations
• Review and improve existing finance processes, controls, and reporting routines
• Identify potential financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate actions
• Support management with financial analysis and decision-making
• Monitor costs and support cost-control initiatives
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data and accounting records
• Work closely with the local management team and, where applicable, Group Finance/HQ
• Support any finance-related projects, process improvements, or organizational changes during the interim assignment
• Provide continuity and stability within the finance function throughout the transition period

 THE PERSON

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, ideally in food, FMCG, or manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of Romanian accounting and tax regulations
• Proven experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership
• Experience working in an international or multinational environment is an advantage
• Experience in interim, transformation, restructuring, or transition assignments is a strong plus
• Good command of English; Romanian native
• Strong MS Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High level of accuracy, reliability, and business orientation

 

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