12.1.2026

Stepping In, Standing Strong: How Interim Expertise can strengthen your Finance Function

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, regulated financial service providers face increasing pressure to maintain financial resilience, regulatory compliance, and strategic clarity – even when unexpected challenges arise.  One such challenge is an unexpected absence, vacancy or supplemental resource requirement in the Finance function.

Navigating Uncertainty – How we have helped

At EisnerAmper Ireland (‘EAI’) our Interim Finance Solutions team ensure continuity, confidence, and compliance when resources are needed.  Here’s how we’ve supported our clients: 

Case Study 1: Immediate Response to an Unexpected Absence 

A credit union experienced the sudden departure of its Head of Finance, leaving a gap in leadership and oversight at a crucial time.  With no internal successor ready to step in, the board needed urgent support. 

We deployed an experienced finance professional to step into the role immediately, working closely with the existing finance team and under the direction of the board.  Key outcomes included: 

• Ensuring all financial reporting and regulatory submissions were completed on time. 

• Identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks. 

• Maintaining member and stakeholder confidence during the transition. 

This collaborative approach ensured the client remained compliant and operationally stable while planning its next steps

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Case Study 2: Financial Resource Secondment

EAI is currently appointed as a key financial resource in a bespoke regulated financial services company.  Our client elected to engage a secondee resource rather than recruit an in-house resource.  Under this arrangement, we provide ongoing support on a ten-day-per-month basis delivering the day-to-day financial management activities of the company.   

Our Interim Finance Solution team provides: 

• Flexible and experienced financial resource to manage the day-to-day financial activities of the firm. 

• Preparation of quarterly management reports and CBI regulatory reports. 

• Periodic reporting to the Board on the company’s financial position. 

• Preparation of Group Reporting. 

Our approach allows the client to ensure adequate controls and processes are in place and ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements.  We continue to support our client in delivering their strategic and regulatory commitments. 

Advantages of Interim Financial Support

• Continuity: Keeps financial operations running smoothly during leadership gaps. 

• Compliance: Ensures regulatory deadlines and reporting standards are met. 

• Confidence: Reassures boards, regulators, and other key stakeholders that financial stewardship is in safe hands. 

• Flexibility: Adapts to your businesses size, structure, and strategic needs. 

 

Whether you’re facing an unexpected vacancy or planning a leadership transition, our Interim Finance Solutions team provide the expertise and stability required to keep your business on track.  We offer experienced professionals who can step into key roles on a flexible basis ranging from days, weeks or months depending on your needs.  Our interim resources provide the necessary skills and expertise to achieve your objectives.  Whether it is a short-term gap or a longer-term need our professionals are equipped to add value from day one. 

 

If you have a finance resource requirement, and would like to explore your options, we invite you to contact our team for more information.  

Audrey Rigley-Smyth on +353 1 2933477 or audrey.rigley-smyth@eisneramper.ie 

Frank Keane on +353 1 2933450 or frank.keane@eisneramper.ie 

 

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