CFO Excellence Services

CFO advisory, fractional & interim leadership for companies under pressure to deliver

I work with CEOs, founders and investors in PE-backed, scale-up and corporate environments to turn ambition into earnings, cash and a finance function that can keep pace with the business.

Typical profile: €50m–€1bn+ revenue, complexity from growth, integration or underperformance.

Engagement models: Advisory, fractional CFO, interim CFO, and direct partnership with PE and boards.

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Engagement models (how I work)

Strategic CFO Advisory

High-impact CFO judgement for a few critical decisions — without day-to-day ownership.

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Most common starting point

Fractional CFO

Part-time CFO leadership (often 1–3 days/week) to strengthen cash, forecasting and scale finance.

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Interim CFO

Hands-on CFO leadership for transitions: vacancy, integration, restructuring, funding readiness.

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Contexts (who it’s for)

CFO for Private Equity

Value creation cadence, board-ready reporting and exit readiness for PE-backed companies.

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CFO for Scale-ups

Turn growth into control: cash visibility, KPI cadence, forecasting rhythm and finance scaling.

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Who I work with

CFO Excellence is built for organisations where finance is directly linked to value creation — not just reporting. I typically work with:

  • PE-backed platform companies under pressure to deliver a clear value-creation plan.
  • Scale-ups professionalising finance beyond the founder-led model.
  • Corporate divisions or carve-outs managing integration, turnaround or separation.
  • Businesses between ~€100m and €500m revenue, often multi-country and multi-entity.

Situations often include

  • Integration after acquisitions or mergers.
  • Underperformance versus the investment case or budget.
  • Need for stronger forecasting, cash visibility and operating rhythm.
  • Finance function not keeping up with business complexity.

In parallel, I am open to long-term, permanent CFO roles where the strategic and cultural fit is strong — typically around the €200m–€800m revenue range in consumer, services or platform businesses.

Services at a glance

Four ways to work together, depending on whether you need thinking, capacity or both.

CFO Advisory & Value Creation

Strategic, operator-level CFO input on value creation, finance design and operating rhythm.

  • Investment thesis translation into an executable plan.
  • Finance operating model & organisational design.
  • Data, systems and reporting architecture at CFO level.
  • Leadership operating rhythm and performance cadence.

Best for: CEOs, CFOs and PE partners wanting an external CFO view to sharpen decisions without adding headcount.

Explore scope, examples and when advisory is (and isn’t) the right tool: Strategic CFO Advisory →

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Fractional CFO

Part-time CFO engagement for companies that need senior CFO capacity but not yet a full-time hire.

  • Ownership of the finance agenda alongside the CEO.
  • Setup of the basic finance operating model and team.
  • Implementation of forecasting, cash visibility and reporting.
  • Support with funding, banks, investors and due diligence.

Best for: Scale-ups and growth companies preparing for PE, a major financing event, or a first full-time CFO.

Full explanation of outcomes, cadence and FAQs: Fractional CFO Services →

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Interim & Transition CFO

Full-time, hands-on CFO leadership during transitions, integrations, turnarounds or leadership gaps.

  • Bridge during CFO departure, leave or succession.
  • Stabilisation of reporting, cash and governance.
  • Integration leadership across finance, data and systems.
  • Preparation for and support through transaction processes.

Best for: PE-backed and complex businesses needing immediate senior CFO presence with a clear handover path.

Typical transition scenarios, 30–60–90 day focus and FAQs: Interim CFO Services →

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PE & Investor Partnership

Operator-style CFO partner for funds and boards on portfolio value creation and finance assessments.

  • CFO and finance function assessment pre- and post-deal.
  • Value-creation plan translation into a finance roadmap.
  • Interim support to close specific gaps (forecasting, data, integration, SSC).
  • Support in building or replacing the CFO/finance leadership bench.

Best for: PE funds, operating partners and boards wanting an experienced CFO view across their portfolio.

Dedicated page on PE value creation, reporting cadence and exit readiness: CFO for Private Equity →

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Scale-ups: when growth outpaces financial control

Typical triggers

  • Growth without cash predictability
  • Forecasts that don’t influence decisions
  • KPIs debated instead of owned
  • Finance team stretched without senior direction

How I typically support

  • Fractional CFO to build cadence and capability
  • Interim CFO during transitions or funding moments
  • Targeted advisory for operating model and priority decisions

See CFO support for scale-ups →

Which engagement model fits your situation?

A simple way to think about it: do you primarily need thinking, capacity, or both?

Permanent CFO roles

Alongside advisory, fractional and interim work, I am open to permanent CFO roles where the match is strong in terms of ownership, scale and complexity.

The environments where I tend to be most effective include:

In these cases, we can explore both an interim/transition phase and a potential long-term role, or a direct hire. The services on this page are designed to support that path: they create clarity, build strong foundations and de-risk the eventual CFO decision — whether that is me or someone I help you hire and onboard.

If you are considering a first or next CFO for a platform in that range, I am open to that conversation.

Frequently asked questions

A few of the questions that often come up when we discuss interim, fractional and advisory CFO work.

Do you only work with PE-backed companies?

No. I work with PE-backed platforms, founder-led scale-ups and corporate divisions or carve-outs. The common denominator is not ownership type but a combination of ambition, complexity and a clear need to upgrade finance.

Where do you typically work geographically?

I am based in the Netherlands and typically work across the Benelux, Germany, the UK and wider Europe. Remote work is possible for most advisory and fractional engagements; interim roles often require a regular on-site presence.

How long do engagements usually last?

Advisory work is usually structured in 6–12 week sprints. Fractional CFO roles typically run 6–18 months. Interim CFO mandates are often 6–12 months with a clear entry, stabilisation and handover. Investor partnerships can be project-based or ongoing across a fund’s portfolio.

Can you help us hire a permanent CFO or build the finance leadership team?

Yes. A natural part of many engagements is shaping the finance operating model and then building the right team around it – including the permanent CFO or key roles in Business Control, FP&A, SSC or Data.

How do we get started?

We start with a focused conversation on your situation, constraints and objectives. From there, we define the right engagement model, scope and initial 60–90 day outcomes. No generic proposal decks – just a specific plan for your context.

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Whether you are considering advisory support, fractional or interim CFO capacity, or a future permanent CFO role, we can explore what makes sense in one focused conversation.

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If you want the clearest definition of what “good” looks like — and how to choose the right CFO model — start here.

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