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Interim CFO
CFO leadership that strengthens the business
Large network of CFOs across Sweden, Denmark and Germany
Interim Company of the Year in Sweden 2023/2024
Always fast processes and high quality
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Do you need an interim CFO?
An interim CFO role requires solid experience in managing a finance function. There is often a need to develop working methods and processes and to identify and drive improvements. As part of senior operational management, high strategic capability is required. Mature and confident leadership often comes with seniority and long industry experience. At Brightmill, we have over ten years of experience in placing interim CFOs with various core competencies in a wide range of industries. This is for both listed and unlisted companies. With a unique network of top candidates, we can quickly help you find the right person for challenging key assignments.
We work with both large and small customers. In most sectors.
Focus on customer needs
In almost all our placements, time is a critical factor. When a client needs an interim manager, it has to move fast. The requirements for a CFO vary greatly between different companies and industries. The same applies to finance managers. A key success factor in our work is to deeply understand the needs picture. We do this through close dialog with the customer at the most initial stage of the assignment.
Thanks to their extensive experience and many assignments, our executive recruiters have a good understanding of what is required in different situations and are able to turn clients’ wishes into clear, attractive requirement profiles.
In case of urgent competence needs
Brightmill has, over the years, built up an extensive network of senior interim managers and specialists. We have very good coverage of the market’s interim consultants, both geographically and in terms of competence. Through well-established digital methods, we have an ongoing dialog with our candidates and stay informed about their availability for new assignments. This is particularly important in the case of interim placements, as the need is often urgent.
We know that interim candidates are selective when it comes to choosing partners. That’s why we are committed to offering the most exciting assignments and thus attracting the brightest candidates. Our network spanscountry-wide and our candidates are carefully selected based on their competence and experience. With our candidates and a solid search process, we have created optimal conditions to provide our clients with the right consultant. We know that our customers appreciate that we keep our promises.
Why Brightmill?
We are specialists in interim management
A recognized provider that attracts the very best candidates.
One of the Nordics’ largest and most experienced interim firms
Your guarantee for secure and spot-on delivery.
Quality at every step
Our clients rate us 4,7 out of 5 on Trustpilot.
Streamlined from start to finish
Our business-oriented recruiters manage the entire process, from requirements profile to completed interim assignment.
Fast and spot-on
Thanks to advanced digitalization and AI, we deliver with both speed and uncompromising quality.
Our promise to you as a customer
At Brightmill we specialize in interim management. With over ten years of experience, we are one of the leading interim agencies in the Nordics. Our focus is to help you quickly and efficiently get the right profile to meet your needs. When you engage Brightmill, you can expect a senior counterpart with well-established work processes and routines for communication and follow-up. Our working methods are modern and efficient, and our solid quality work means that we know what our customers need and want.
Our goal is to add value to your business with the right competence!
Our work process
An overall needs analysis is carried out at the first contact. Thanks to our long experience and experienced executive recruiters, we can quickly understand the needs and advise on any questions or concerns.
Based on the needs analysis, we create, preferably together with the customer in real time, a requirements profile that defines requirements for skills and experience. The requirements profile then forms the basis for the continued process through dialogue with candidates, candidate presentations, reference taking and follow-up during the interim assignment.
Interim recruitment has to be fast. The secret is to have a large network of candidates with up-to-date information on their skills and availability. We have that at Brightmill. To find the best candidates, we always rely on our own network of carefully selected candidates across Sweden, Denmark and Germany. We work quickly and efficiently thanks to our proprietary system support that makes us spot-on and time-efficient.
In order to make the selection process as efficient as possible, we use our digital profile tool to compare candidates' competences with the requirements profile. This allows us to ensure the objectivity of the selection and that the candidates contacted have a relevant profile.
At Brightmill, we work exclusively with competence-based recruitment. The responsible executive recruiter interviews the candidates and prepares a clear candidate profile to complement the candidate's CV. Brightmill presents the most interesting candidates to the client.
The client interviews selected candidates and selects their final candidate.
Background checks are carried out on all candidates we present. Reference checks are carried out by Brightmill on the final candidate. It is also based on the requirements profile and supplemented by a series of generic questions that are compiled in writing in an easy-to-understand format.
Contracts are signed digitally with the client and then with the consultant. Brightmill also provides assistance with start-up and onboarding.
Value creation with interim mangement
Hiring an interim manager is a great way to create value and accelerate development for your company. Another reason for hiring an executive-level consulting solution is the outside perspective. An interim manager creates the conditions to look at the organization with a fresh eye. This can lead to both new insights and constructive solutions.
A common perception of interim managers is that their assignments are often of an administrative nature. This is true to some extent. At the same time, the vast majority of our consultants testify that their assignments often shift from administrative to development. Clients are seizing the opportunity to benefit from the experience and competence offered by the interim manager.
Make an inquiry
Need help finding the right interim consultant quickly? We are specialists in interim management and have over ten years in the business.
Call us on +46 10 10 10 150 or make an inquiry here and we will contact you within 2 hours (during office hours). All information you provide to us is treated confidentially.
FAQ about
Interim CFO
Short answer: Temporarily leads the finance function and strengthens financial governance.
– Responsibility for finance, accounting and reporting.
– Develops financial strategy in line with business objectives.
– Ensures cash flow, risk management and capital structure.
– Supports the CEO and board with decision-making.
Short answer: Vacancy, transformation or special projects.
– Sudden departure or extended absence.
– Acquisitions, integrations or IPOs.
– Turnaround, restructuring or increased cost focus.
– Rapid growth that requires stronger processes and reporting.
Short answer: Quick access to senior financial expertise that delivers immediately.
– Immediate reinforcement without a long recruitment process.
– Objectivity and fresh perspectives.
– Flexible and cost-effective solution.
– Secure compliance and high quality reporting.
Short answer: Often start within 1-3 weeks, assignment duration is usually 6-12 months.
– Quick appointment is a key advantage.
– Length is driven by needs and complexity.
– Clear milestones and deliverables are set from the start.
Short answer: An interim CFO strengthens the organization’s financial management and creates stability at critical stages.
– Ensures cash flow, budget and reporting.
– Drives financial change projects such as restructuring or system implementation.
– Provides strategic decision support to the board and management.
– Maintains continuity during recruitment or leadership changes.
Short answer: The fee is usually set per day or hour. The assignment is clearly organized from the start with a mandate, goals and follow-up to ensure results.
– A clear role description and expected deliverables are defined at the beginning of the assignment.
– The assignment is planned with a timeframe and milestones that are followed up regularly.
– Flexibility for full or part-time depending on the nature of the assignment.
– The assignment ends with a structured handover to ensure continuity.
Short answer: Stronger finances and improved key performance indicators.
– More stable cash flow and increased profitability.
– Shorter closing times and fewer errors.
– Better budget discipline and cost control.
– Greater transparency towards owners and investors.
