New Hire or Quick Fix

I've been a portfolio / fractional executive finance director for the last 15 years, and I'm seeing something crystal clear in 2026: Companies aren't struggling because they don't have people... they're struggling because they don't have bandwidth. The solution is often NOT adding permanent headcount. It's bringing in an interim finance professional who can step in immediately and stabilize the business.

Here's what interim finance talent can solve faster than most people realise: Month-end close delays that have become "normal" Cash flow uncertainty (and leadership pretending it's fine) A Controller who suddenly resigns and leaves chaos behind, Forecasts that are outdated the minute they're created, Audit prep that's falling behind week after week, ERP implementations that are dragging and draining internal teams, Banks and investors asking questions the team can't answer confidently, A finance team that's working hard ... but still missing deadlines.

Interim professionals aren't "temporary help." They're often the most experienced people in the room. They've walked into messy situations before. They've cleaned up reporting. They've rebuilt processes. They've calmed down leadership. They've supported the team without ego. Sometimes they're the difference between: reactive finance and strategic finance.  If your company is waiting until things feel "urgent" you're already behind. If you're dealing with gaps in accounting, FP&A, reporting, or leadership, an interim finance leader may be the smartest investment you can make this year. I'm curious, what's the biggest finance bottleneck you see right now in your organization?