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Interim CFO

We bring temporary financial expertise to your company

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Immediate CFO expertise in critical situations

An Interim CFO takes over the holistic management of your company’s financial performance: Clear financial strategies are developed, liquidity and cash flow management are secured, and transparency of the economic situation is created through sound controlling and forecasting. Interim CFOs at XQI bring exactly this expertise to the table: temporary financial expertise to secure liquidity, optimize processes, strengthen treasury and budgeting, and steer your company through stormy phases – or lead it back to profitability.

For experienced finance managers, we offer exciting Interim Mandates in which you can contribute your know-how in dynamic environments.
For companies in transformation or crisis phases, we are the partner who guarantees you immediate ability to act and strategic direction.

XQI Partners

All XQI Partners

Looking for a Interim Manager? Our Partners will find the optimal solution for you – tailored, fast and discreet.

Holger Rosemann

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf

Tapani Hänninen

Managing Partner, München

Robert Butz

Managing Partner, München

Georg Larch

Managing Partner, München

York von Massenbach

Managing Partner, München

Ilka Herzog

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf

Stephan Franken

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf

Dirk Niederberghaus

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf

All XQI Partners

Hear from Our Clients

Interim CFO as a game-changer

„Working with the Interim CFO was a game-changer for us. Within a few months, he not only stabilized our ERP processes, but also enabled our team to work independently and efficiently. Now we can concentrate on our core business again“

A German SaaS start-up company

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Interim Partners with financial knowledge

“The Interim Manager has not only made our currency risks manageable but also enables our team to apply the new processes independently and securely“

A leading cleantech manufacturer with international presence

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In which business context do you need specific CFO expertise?

An Interim CFO is more than a temporary placeholder – he is a strategic partner, value creator and guardian in one person. Whether in acute crises, growth spurts or complex projects: Our temporary finance experts take responsibility, create transparency and implement measures that strengthen your company in the long term.

Unplanned CFO absence
What to do if the CFO position is suddenly vacant? Sudden leadership gaps – due to dismissal, illness or unforeseen departures – must not paralyze financial management. An Interim CFO bridges the gap seamlessly: operational financial processes are secured; liquidity is stabilized and the transition to a permanent solution is prepared – without sacrificing stability for your company.
Crisis or turnaround situations
Is your company facing liquidity bottlenecks or restructuring? In such phases, every decision counts. Interim CFOs analyze the financial situation, prioritize measures and implement fact-based restructuring – so that your company emerges stronger from the crisis.
Strong growth or transformation phases
How do you master scaling, internationalization or new financial structures? An Interim CFO accompanies you through these phases: Controlling, budgeting and forecasting are professionalized, modern ERP systems are set up and the company is prepared for the next steps – whether as a start-up, private equity portfolio or established company.
M&A, carve-outs and post-merger integration
Transactions are complex. An Interim CFO supports due diligence, harmonizes reporting and governance after takeovers or outsources financial structures in the event of carve-outs. In this way, two companies become a strong unit – with clear processes and maximized synergies.
Specific projects with high complexity
Are you looking for digitalization of the finance department, ESG reporting or ERP implementation? Our experts have the necessary experience to implement such projects in a targeted manner – without overloading your resources.
Professionalization of the finance organization
Is your accounting, controlling or treasury department lacking performance? An Interim CFO creates clarity: governance structures are established; compliance is strengthened and the company’s ability to control is increased – for more transparency and control.
Temporary need for neutral expertise
In complex managerial challenges in which internal decision making stagnates an external Interim CFO brings independence and experience from numerous mandates to the table. In this way, critical decisions are made on a secure factual basis.

Why work with us?

Experienced Interim CFOs with expertise in financial strategy, liquidity management and turnaround.
Quick placement of well-suited profiles for your specific challenges.
Flexible solutions for closing leadership gaps, restructuring or M&A projects.