Chief Financial Officers in Vienna
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Oliver S.
Last position:
Interim Head of Controlling at Ströck GmbH
Food
I took over the leadership of the Controlling department at Ströck GmbH at short notice. Accounting and Controlling report directly to the management team. In addition to overseeing day-to-day Controlling activities, I was responsible for developing reporting and setting the strategic direction for Controlling. At the start of the engagement, the Controlling department had only four employees instead of eight. Given the staff shortage, I first ensured that key reports were delivered on time while developing a new reporting structure.
Another key focus of my engagement was introducing a Single Source of Truth. Existing reporting was based on numerous Excel files and different source systems. I therefore worked with IT to drive the introduction of a modern BI system. Reports will be generated automatically with Qlik Sense, providing a consistent data basis for management decisions. Together with the management team, I also developed a completely new production reporting system that enables weekly production management based on defined efficiency metrics. At the end of my engagement, I supported the search for my successor, trained the new Head of Controlling, and helped rebuild the Controlling department to eight employees.
Actions:
- Interim leadership of Controlling
- Ensured day-to-day reporting continued
- Introduced a Single Source of Truth
- Introduced Qlik Sense
- Built a new production reporting system
- Developed the reporting landscape
- Supported recruitment
- Handover to the new Head of Controlling
Achievements:
- Maintained Controlling despite a 50% staffing shortage
- Introduced a central data basis for reporting
- Digitized reporting with Qlik Sense
- Developed a new weekly production reporting system
- Successful handover to my successor
- Rebuilt the Controlling department to eight employees
Sven S.
Last position:
Managing Director | Interim CFO & Finance AI
Commercial support for a property developer undergoing restructuring — financial management, transparency and reliable decision-making foundations. In parallel: AI mandates for an international cinema group (HR, energy technology) and an international construction group (consolidation, company valuation); additionally, auditing. Business consulting trade license (WKO).
Jochen H.
Last position:
Interim CFO CEE Region at PE Portfolio company in the FMCG Industry
Lukas H.
Last position:
Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer at Shopstory
- As COO/CFO and part of Shopstory's Leadership team (as the only Non-Founder), responsibilities include all finance-related matters, accounting, customer success & support, after-sales services, operations and organizational development
- Helped scale the company to >1m€ in recurring revenues (>100% YoY growth)
- Investor relations and fundraising (equity and non-equity) in close alignment with CEO
- Full responsibility for all finance and administrative matters, including financial planning, cash flow management, accounting, taxes, payroll, legal and employment contracts
Christian S.
Last position:
Commercial Manager/CFO at MEV Independent Railway Services GmbH
- CFO, authorized signatory, commercial managing director: finance, HR, IT & organization, funding
- Achieved reorganization and 100% growth in staff and revenue over four years while keeping fixed costs constant
- Improved a negative equity ratio to plus 30%
- Implemented a modern IT and reporting system
Alexander F.
Last position:
Project CFO at Hidden Agenda
- Calculating the global business plan for 5 years
- Feasibility studies for product developments
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Chief Financial Officers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Accounting, Finance, Project Management
Top industries
Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Strategy, Accounting, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
80%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 15 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Chief Financial Officers in Vienna
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 15 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Chief Financial Officers experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Food and Beverage (67%)
- Healthcare (67%)
- Information Technology (67%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Pharmaceutical (50%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Automotive (33%)
- Chemical (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
Executive financial leadership on demand
An interim Chief Financial Officer brings senior strategic direction to organizations navigating critical transitions. Whether stepping in during an unexpected leadership vacancy, managing private equity turnarounds, or preparing for cross-border expansion, these leaders take immediate control of fiscal operations. They stabilize cash flow, optimize capital allocation, and establish robust governance frameworks to protect enterprise value.
Strategic responsibilities and core deliverables
Independent finance executives operate beyond routine accounting. They align corporate strategy with operational execution and deliver high-impact financial programs.
- Comprehensive liquidity planning, working capital optimization, and debt refinancing
- Board-level reporting, risk management frameworks, and audit readiness
- Carve-out financial architecture, M&A due diligence, and post-merger integration
- Restructuring of accounting departments and migration to modern ERP platforms like SAP S/4HANA or Microsoft Dynamics 365
When organizations engage an interim CFO
Companies typically bring in freelance finance directors during periods of acute change. Rapidly scaling ventures require sophisticated treasury systems before Series B rounds. Established Mittelstand firms often deploy them during leadership succession or business transformations. In distressed scenarios, organizations rely on them to negotiate with banking syndicates, renegotiate supplier terms, and lead financial turnaround plans.
Local context and cross-border operations in Vienna
Organizations operating in Vienna often serve as headquarters for Central and Eastern European activities. An interim financial officer active in this market navigates regional banking relationships, dual-reporting lines, and cross-border consolidation. Familiarity with local accounting standards like the Austrian UGB alongside international standards such as IFRS ensures seamless regulatory compliance and effective stakeholder management.
Core competences and leadership toolset
Seasoned fractional CFOs combine commercial acumen with deep technical expertise in corporate finance. They command corporate treasury management, advanced financial modeling, tax structuring, and compliance governance. Equally important is their ability to lead through persuasion, guiding finance teams through change while serving as a trusted advisor to managing directors, shareholders, and supervisory boards.
What sets leading interim executives apart
Top-tier financial leaders establish control within their first weeks on site. Rather than producing theoretical concepts, they implement concrete operational cash forecasts, renegotiate credit lines, and address structural blind spots. Their independence allows them to deliver candid assessments, execute painful cost reductions when required, and build resilient finance organizations that thrive after their mandate concludes.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Chief Financial Officers? Start with the answers below.
A traditional finance director typically focuses on recurring accounting cycles, statutory reporting, and day-to-day team management. In contrast, an interim Chief Financial Officer acts at the board level to steer corporate strategy, lead debt restructurings, manage M&A activities, and resolve acute governance crises.
Hiring a fractional CFO makes strategic sense during sudden executive vacancies, carve-outs, fast-track fundraising rounds, or company turnaround phases. It provides high-caliber strategic oversight immediately without long executive search timelines or permanent compensation commitments.
Experienced interim finance directors specialize in rapid onboarding and typically take operational command of treasury and cash management within days. They quickly assess liquidity, meet key banking partners, and prioritize immediate risks before establishing longer-term transformation milestones.
Most engagements combine strategic on-site collaboration with focused remote work. While financial modeling and reporting can happen off-site, presence at headquarters is critical for board meetings, supervisory consultations, and banking negotiations, particularly for companies operating out of Vienna.
A contemporary freelance CFO must be proficient in enterprise resource planning software like SAP S/4HANA or NetSuite, alongside modern business intelligence tools and consolidated reporting systems. They should also possess deep expertise in financial modeling frameworks and automated cash management platforms.
Mandates in the Austrian market require a Chief Financial Officer who understands the Austrian Commercial Code (UGB) as well as international standards like IFRS. Fluency in German and English is usually essential for managing regional holding structures that coordinate Central European subsidiaries.
Evaluate a potential interim CFO by examining the concrete commercial outcomes of their completed mandates, such as successful equity raises, executed carve-outs, or realized cost reductions. Look for direct references from supervisory boards and lenders who can attest to their leadership under pressure.
Whether an interim head of finance takes on formal managing director status depends entirely on corporate structure and project needs. While many act in purely advisory capacities, experienced professionals can assume statutory directorship provided suitable D&O insurance and legal protections are in place.
The average hourly rate for Chief Financial Officers in Vienna is 128 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,021 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Chief Financial Officers in Vienna, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 80% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Chief Financial Officers in Vienna have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Chief Financial Officers in Vienna are German (100%), English (100%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Chief Financial Officers in Vienna are Food and Beverage (67%), Healthcare (67%), and Information Technology (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Chief Financial Officers in Vienna are Accounting (100%), Finance (100%), and Project Management (100%).
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