What We Do

  • Interim CFO

  • Core Finance

  • Finance Transformation

  • Project Specialists

Proudly, exclusively, interim.

At IFP, we are committed to three core principles; quality, speed and value creation. We have a deep understanding of the impact that high-calibre interims can deliver within private equity-backed, entrepreneurial environments. 

When clients engage IFP, a solution is often required at pace. The majority of our shortlists are delivered within 24 hours, with most processes briefed, interviewed and commenced within a week. This is underpinned by an extensive and continuously expanding network, developed and refined over many years.

Below are examples of the types of mandates we support. We look forward to the opportunity of working with you.

Interim CFO

Private equity-backed businesses move fast - and so must their finance leadership. An Interim CFO provides immediate expertise, stability and strategic direction during critical stages.

Seasoned private equity Interim CFOs deliver rapid impact - improving controls, driving performance and creating value. For investors, they offer speed, flexibility and assurance when permanent leadership isn’t yet in place, or the incumbent lacks the experience required.

  • Pre-deal

  • Post-deal professionalisation

  • Turnaround

  • Restructuring

  • Carve-Out

  • Buy & Build

  • Exit

Core Finance

In a portfolio company, a strong finance team is essential. Accurate reporting, forecasting and cash control provides the foundation for growth, investor confidence and value creation.

Interim finance professionals play a vital role in strengthening these foundations - bringing pace, precision and commercial focus to demanding environments.

At IFP we connect private equity portfolio companies with experienced interim finance leaders who deliver stability, insight and results when it matters most.

  • Finance Director

  • Financial Controller

  • Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Group Reporting

  • Tax

  • Treasury

  • Internal Audit

Finance Transformation

In today’s environment, finance transformation is no longer a luxury - it’s a necessity. From tightening reporting deadlines to embedding scalable systems and driving data-led decision-making, portfolio companies must evolve rapidly to deliver investor value.

Interim finance transformation leaders bring expertise and impact. They’re used to operating in high-pressure, change-heavy environments - often stepping in post-acquisition, during integration or ahead of a sale. Their skillset usually focuses on modernising finance operations, enhancing reporting and insight, strengthening control and compliance, supporting M&A or preparing for exit.

  • Finance Transformation Director

  • Global Process Owner (P2P, O2C, R2R)

  • Shared Services Migration Lead

  • Target Operating Model Lead

  • Finance / ERP Systems Implementation Lead

  • BI / Reporting Lead

Project Specialists

Alongside the transformation roles we fulfil, which are more hybrid in nature and evolve as the contract goes on, we also have project-focused specialist interims who have carved out a niche with their particular skill set (usually from having done said project multiple times over their career!).

For PE investors and CFOs, using interim specialists provides agility without long-term overheads. It allows companies to access high-calibre talent exactly when and where it’s needed.

  • Carve-Out Director

  • Integration Director

  • Financial Modeller

  • Working Capital / Cash Manager

  • Exit Readiness Support

“In a private equity-backed business, experience is currency - and interims bring it in abundance.”

— Private Equity Investor