Interim Finance Controller
INTERIM FINANCE CONTROLLER
LEADING PROVIDER OF HVAC SOLUTIONS
CLUJ
THE COMPANY
Our client is a leading international provider of innovative air technology solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Following a recent ownership change and a planned transition in the finance function, the company is now seeking an experienced Interim Finance / Business Controller to secure continuity of operations and support the business during this period.
THE ROLE
Position: Interim Finance / Business Controller
Start date: As soon as possible (handover available until 3 February)
Duration: Approximately 3–4 months
Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania (onsite initially, hybrid thereafter)
Reporting to: Country General Manager and functionally Regional Finance.
This interim mandate focuses on ensuring stability of financial processes, accurate reporting, and strong business partnering support during the transition to a new permanent hire.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly closing, financial reporting and analysis
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance monitoring
- Strengthen internal controls and financial discipline across the organization
- Provide profitability, cost and working capital analysis
- Support strategic and operational decision-making through financial modelling and business case evaluation
- Oversee group reporting using LucaNet and Excel formats
- Coordinate with external payroll provider and manage internal data accuracy and reporting
- Secure handover and knowledge transfer to the incoming permanent controller
- Support transition related to new ownership and potential reporting changes
SCOPE
- Combination of controlling and accounting/statutory responsibilities
- Single legal entity: Romania
- No direct reports, but strong cross-functional collaboration required
- Close cooperation with local leadership and group regional finance
SYSTEMS & TOOLS
- ERP: Win Mentore Enterprise
- Group reporting / consolidation: LucaNet + Excel
- Payroll: external provider, with local coordination of data and statutory reporting
THE INTERIM
The successful candidate will be an experienced Finance / Business Controller with:
- solid background in controlling and financial reporting
- hands-on experience with month-end close and budgeting processes
- exposure to both statutory accounting and group reporting
- experience in transition environments or change of ownership
- strong business partnering and analytical skills
- availability for an interim mandate and presence onsite in Cluj initially
- Experience with LucaNet or similar consolidation tools is an advantage.
ATTRACTIVE ASPECTS
- Opportunity to play a key role in a transition period in a reputable international company
- Direct impact on business performance, controls and decision-making
- Hands-on interim role with executive exposure
- Hybrid work model after onboarding period
- Possibility of further collaboration depending on project developments
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and availability, we invite you to apply. We also welcome referrals of experienced interim finance professionals who may be interested.
Only selected candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
We welcome resumes or / and recommendations in English Language until latest FRIDAY 23.01.2026.
If, this opportunity does not interest you, but you would like to recommend a member of your professional network who might have the right profile and a potential interest in pursuing it, please don’t hesitate to forward them this ad or directly send us their coordinates.
Please consider that only the suitable candidates will be contacted for interview, but we appreciate everyone’s interest in our projects and would like to keep in touch for future projects.
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