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Interim CFO Renewable Energy

Savannah Group were retained to appoint an experienced interim CFO with a mandate to transform the finance function.

Sustainability is no longer about doing less harm. It’s about doing more good.

Jochen Zeitz, CEO of Harley-Davidson and sustainability advocate
Diagnose
Scaling Finance

A PE-backed renewable energy company operating internationally was experiencing rapid growth, but the fund raised concerns about the reliability and transparency of its financial reporting. Simultaneously, the business needed to raise significant capital to support ambitious expansion, yet its existing finance function lacked the capacity, systems, and infrastructure to sustain the required scale and pace.

Design
Precision Placement

At Savannah, we invest time in building and maintaining carefully curated cohorts of individuals, selected for their unique skills and strengths. Leveraging over 20 years of trusted relationships, we identified the most suitable candidates within 48 hours. The client was able to conduct interviews and appoint the successful candidate within just five working days of receiving the brief.

Deliver
Financial Acceleration

An experienced interim CFO was appointed to unlock growth capital by improving working capital management across receivables, payables, and cash. A structured refinancing secured new funding, strengthening the balance sheet. A scalable, high-performing finance function was built, enabling international growth. With clear financial visibility, leadership could focus on strategic priorities and deliver rapid, effective execution.

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Expert interim CFO delivered, unlocking growth capital & building a scalable finance function to power international expansion.

SCALE
£300M
REVENUE
CHOICE
4
EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES
PACE
5
DAYS BRIEF TO OFFER

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