Strengthening Financial Control During Rapid Business Growth
SYNOPSIS
Industry:Manufacturing
Service: General Interim Management
Countries Involved: Poland
A rapidly growing manufacturer of technical equipment was struggling to keep its financial management processes aligned with business expansion. Inwenta, WIL Member from Poland, appointed an Interim CFO to strengthen financial governance, improve reporting, and establish a modern controlling function to support sustainable growth.
The Challenge
With annual growth of 40–50%, the company’s finance function was unable to provide timely and reliable management information. Delayed reporting, lengthy month-end closings, and limited visibility into profitability made strategic decision-making increasingly difficult.
The organisation required stronger financial controls to sustain its continued expansion.
The Solution
The Interim CFO transformed the finance function, improving reporting, controlling, and business performance.
Strengthened the finance team.
Introduced real-time financial reporting.
Improved budgeting and cash flow management.
Implemented KPIs and profitability analysis.
The Result
Within seven months, the company established a robust financial management framework to support continued growth.
- EBITDA maintained above 17%.
- PLN 10 million reduction in outstanding receivables.
- OTIF improved from 20% to 81%.
The assignment significantly enhanced financial transparency and decision-making, providing the leadership team with the insights and controls needed to support long-term, profitable growth.