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M&A / Transactions Restructuring Interim CFO

ADVISORY SERVICES

Hands-on advisory and execution support across transactions, turnarounds and interim CFO leadership. Built for decision speed, clarity and measurable impact.

M&A / Transactions

Hands-on, tailor-made advisory and execution support. Whether accelerating growth through acquisitions, executing a professional divestment, or ensuring value actually lands through post-merger integration (PMI).

Let’s discuss your transaction agenda!

1. Strategy & deal setup

  • Define the deal rationale, value levers and decision routines
  • Prepare positioning and a realistic, value-maximizing sell-side scenario
  • Enable teams with practical playbooks, clear roles and governance

2. Sourcing & execution

  • Identify, assess and secure targets or buyers
  • Design and execute structured outreach to partners or buyers
  • Manage the process from sourcing to signing and closing, keeping decision speed high

3. Integration and value delivery

  • Make sure “worth it” is real: post-merger integration (PMI) support
  • Maintain momentum in critical post-signing phases
  • Conduct structured post-deal review and capture learnings for the next transaction

Key outcomes

Step 1 – Right M&A targets and buyers identified

Right targets or buyers

Find the right fit for growth or exit.

Step 2 – Structured deal execution with clarity and speed

Structured deal execution

Run the process with clarity, speed and control.

Step 3 – Value realised through post-merger integration

Value realised after signing

Turn the deal into effective integration and impact.

Restructuring

Hands-on restructuring support with a clear focus on liquidity. 13-week cash flow forecasting and controls, a credible turnaround plan, and disciplined weekly impact tracking (CRO/PMO).

Stabilise liquidity and regain control!

1. Liquidity first

  • Stabilise liquidity via 13-week cash flow forecasting and cash controls
  • Manage vendors, covenants and stakeholders with clear communication
  • Create a sustainable cash situation short- and long-term

2. Value and efficiency levers

  • Identify improvement potential across pricing, revenue, procurement and efficiency
  • Reduce SG&A, improve working capital, prioritise CAPEX
  • Translate levers into measurable actions with owners and targets

3. Turnaround governance and execution

  • Build a turnaround plan with measures, owners, timelines, KPIs and money impact
  • Align stakeholders: owners, lenders, works councils through a credible plan
  • Run strict PMO cadence with weekly impact tracking and escalation
  • Provide interim CRO-style leadership to ensure continuity during execution

Key outcomes

Step 1 – Liquidity stabilised fast through cash flow forecasting and controls

Liquidity stabilised fast

Regain control through forecasting and cash discipline.

Step 2 – Pragmatic turnaround plan with clear actions and measurable impact

Pragmatic turnaround plan

Set clear actions, owners and measurable impact.

Step 3 – Disciplined execution rhythm through tracking, cadence and escalation

Disciplined execution rhythm

Drive implementation through tracking, cadence and escalation.

Interim CFO

Senior CFO experience across all finance-related areas, in stable environments and under pressure. Strong leadership combined with hands-on execution and a structured handover.

Need senior CFO support quickly?

1. Immediate control and leadership

  • Take ownership of P&L, cash and reporting as trusted sparring partner
  • Communicate professionally with owners, lenders and key stakeholders
  • Stabilise management cadence and decision support quickly

2. Finance function and performance

  • Analyse and improve finance processes and structures (FP&A, accounting/IFRS, closing, BI/reporting)
  • Accelerate month-end close and increase forecast reliability
  • Set up KPI frameworks and BI dashboards for management and owners

3. Processes, systems and team

  • Optimise end-to-end processes: order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report
  • Support systems and data topics, including ERP harmonisation and audit readiness
  • Clarify governance, roles and decision rights; develop and coach the finance team
  • Ensure structured handover to permanent CFO with playbooks and reporting in place

Key outcomes

Step 1 – Immediate finance leadership, P&L and cash control

Immediate finance leadership

Take control of P&L, cash and reporting quickly.

Step 2 – Better decisions and faster close speed through improved forecasting

Better decisions, faster

Improve close speed and forecast reliability.

Step 3 – Stronger finance operating model with better processes and clean handover

Stronger finance operating model

Build better processes, systems and a clean handover.