Interim Finance Director, Apogee Corporation (Paris)
The Client
Apogee Corporation provides managed workplace services, including print, IT and digital workplace solutions, to organisations across a range of sectors. Its services are delivered internationally, so financial oversight has to support operational delivery, customer relationships and commercial decisions at the same time.
The Requirement
Apogee was looking for an interim Finance Director based in Paris, able to provide experienced financial leadership in a cross-border setting. Strong technical accounting skills were expected, but they were not enough on their own.
The right person would interpret performance, challenge assumptions constructively and work closely with operational colleagues. They also had to adapt to French business practice.
The Solution
Our search for this international assignment focused on finance directors from international business services, with a background in contract-based revenues and complex reporting. Experience of operating in France, and of working across different corporate cultures, carried particular weight.
Novo assessed candidates on:
- Management reporting and forecasting
- Cash and working capital control
- Commercial analysis in a contract-based business
- Clear communication with senior stakeholders
The Outcome
The appointment brought experienced oversight into Apogee’s finance function. Throughout the interim period, management decisions were made with better financial information behind them.
