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Interim management

Achieve your business goals with our specialized interim management solutions. Our expert recruiters will support your vision by finding experienced interim professionals to lead your business towards growth.

Sometimes you need a game changer

Is your organisation going through a time of change or internal transition? Our interim professionals can effectively bridge vacancies, provide assistance with projects, restructuring, and the implementation of new processes and technologies. In their temporary role, interim managers can provide new direction and critical leadership.

Our vast experience and industry knowledge ensure that we find you the right interim manager to hit the ground running. descriptions to grasp the essence of your organization's journey. Leveraging our specialized industry knowledge, localized insights, and global network, we advocate for your narrative and facilitate connections with top-tier professionals poised to revolutionize your business.

Why use an interim manager?

Interim experts are in demand like never before. Organizations are recognizing the significant impact they can achieve with the help of interim professionals at relatively low costs. These experts can be of great tactical importance for your company and are therefore seen not just as a short-term solution, but rather as a strategic deployment of external expertise on a flexible basis.



European leader in interim management



As a European leader in interim management, we combine the power of an international business with the expertise of our local teams. We are well equipped to offer a flexible and effective response to periods of change, crisis, growth or international expansion.
 

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The benefits of using an interim management service


Do you urgently need a solution or quick progression in a project? Interim professionals can quickly familiarize themselves with your organization and delve into complex subjects within a short period of time, thereby providing immediate value.


Interim professionals help your company respond swiftly to varying business requirements. They can be hired within usually a couple of days, to carry out a specific project or to fill in for a manager who is on holiday or on parental leave.


Interim professionals often possess specialized skills that a company requires but may not have internally. They can, for example, assist with the implementation of new technologies or support your company in complying with new regulations.


As outsiders to your organisation, interim professionals have an objective point of view on your business practices. They can help you identify strengths and weaknesses in your organisation and help you streamline processes.


Are you navigating through major changes, like an organisational restructuring or an acquisition? A highly experienced, temporary leader can guide you through the process, while your existing leadership team maintains focus on day- to-day business.


An interim professional can identify knowledge gaps, train your employees and help you set your team up for sustainable success. This way, your company benefits from their expertise even after the interim assignment has ended.

Our story is based on fact

  • 9

    countries offering interim mangement across the globe

  • 30,000

    interim managers we have placed into new opportunities

  • 900

    interim management assignments have been completed

  • 85%

    of candidates would refer us to a friend

2024 European interim management market report

Our European Interim Management Market Report provides a comprehensive overview of the international interim market, insights into aspirations and drivers for interim managers, and an overview of current interim rates in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Meet your interim managements experts

Nicole Faboumy

Nicole Faboumy

Head of Interim Management Africa.

A graduate of the renowned Paris Dauphine University, Nicole has spent more than 20 years in audit and finance management with international groups in France and the UK. In 2013, she joined GSK France as Director of the Finance SSC, and in 2015 was appointed Finance Transformation Director, in charge of M&A operations in Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Nicole joined Robert Walters Interim Management in 2017. Today, she advises companies of all sizes in order to meet the need for expert profiles in operational and capital-intensive financial management and to accompany strategic projects (M&A, integration of subsidiaries, LBOs, transformation, etc.). In 2024, Nicole was appointed Interim Head of Management Africa to help address the challenges facing private and public companies in Africa, as well as international groups with a local presence. 

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FAQs

We have established close collaborations with many of our interim managers for several years and have received very positive feedback from our clients. Additionally, we conduct a thorough selection process to ensure that we provide highly qualified interim managers with proven experience and a successful track record in their respective fields. Furthermore, ongoing support and monitoring throughout the entire project, ensures that expectations are met.

The duration depends on the specific requirements of your project and the availability of qualified candidates. However, we strive to make the process as efficient as possible and aim to provide you with qualified interim managers within a short period of time, typically a few days to weeks.

By working with Robert Walters, you benefit from our access to a wide pool of top talent, our international reach, and our proven selection process. We handle the entire recruitment process, allowing you to focus on your core business while we take care of selecting the best interim managers for you.

Interim managers do not pose competition for internal executives. They are brought in on a temporary basis to address specific challenges or implement projects, thereby complementing the existing team.

Interim managers bring valuable external input to the table. With their diverse experience and specialist knowledge, they bring fresh strategic perspectives. They can provide leadership in periods of change and positively impact internal talent development.

Our European interim market report provides a comprehensive overview of the interim rates within our fields of expertise. You can acces the report for free here.

Bespoke salary benchmarking

Using a combination of our own data, publicly available insights and our recruitment experts, we build bespoke overviews of the salaries and benefits required to attract talent.