Interim management financial sector

Interim Management Reference

A real-life success story

The following project, which we implemented together with an experienced finance expert in a medium-sized technology company, shows how effective interim management can be in the financial sector:

Our client, a medium-sized technology company, was faced with the challenge of structuring its financial processes more effectively in order to be able to make informed decisions in an increasingly complex market environment. Our interim manager took on a key role in setting up an effective controlling system for nine months and at the same time supported the new managing director with targeted coaching.

In a short period of time, a cost centre report was set up in the ERP system, internal allocation and calculation logic was revised, a uniform reporting structure was introduced and liquidity planning including plan/actual analyses was created. The careful handover to the successor and the implementation of internal training courses were particularly valuable.

“In fact, there are few more beneficial ways for companies to bring in external expertise than through interim management. All interim managers in our network have built impressive careers and bring many years of business experience. As a result, their assignment within a company is often only required for a few weeks or months.”

Robert Szvetecz, Recruitment Consultant & Managing Director

The result: stability and progress through external expertise
In this case, our interim manager was able to achieve a sustainably strengthened financial controlling system with clear structures and high data quality, as well as significantly reducing the workload of the company management.

Customer feedback from practice

Interim management that delivers impact

Recent customer feedback from a medium-sized trading company in Salzburg shows how effective interim management can be in economically critical phases: The company needed an experienced finance manager with restructuring expertise at short notice to quickly identify and implement cost-saving potential and sustainably secure the company’s economic continuity.

“The interim manager placed by Schulmeister impresses with exceptional commitment, strong professional expertise and remarkable initiative. We particularly value his trustworthy manner, solution-oriented approach and ability to motivate the team, even in challenging situations.”

Customer feedback from a technology company in Salzburg

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Best Practice Highlight | Interim Management

Interim management placement in record time

A Vienna-based company in the automotive industry needed short-term interim support to fill a vacant key position quickly and reliably. The requirement arose at very short notice, making a fast yet precise solution essential.

Thanks to the continuous maintenance of our network, our well-coordinated team at Schulmeister was able to respond immediately. Only a few days earlier, we had held an update conversation with an experienced interim manager who informed us that she was available again. Her profile was therefore up to date, aligned and ready for immediate deployment.

Within a very short time, we brought both sides together: at the beginning of the week, the candidate profile was sent to the client, followed by a prompt introductory meeting.

The interim placement process at a glance:

Friday evening: Client request received
Monday morning: Identification and presentation of the suitable candidate
Tuesday afternoon: Interview with the potential interim manager
Wednesday: Start at the company

“The decisive factor here was not speed alone, but preparation. The fact that we had spoken to the suitable candidate only a few days earlier made all the difference.”

Barbara Schreiber, Recruitment Consultant at Schulmeister in Vienna

The result: an interim placement in record time — within just three working days. This case shows how crucial an active network, ongoing market knowledge and the right timing are when it comes to delivering the right solution quickly, even for short-term staffing needs.