Immediate Impact with an Experienced Interim CFO

Bridge critical leadership gaps and drive measurable financial outcomes with 20 years of deep aviation sector expertise.

In an industry where every minute counts, you cannot afford a gap in financial leadership. I provide immediate, high-impact interim leadership and strategic partnering to navigate complex transformations, ensuring your finance function continues to drive results without interruption.

Leadership Gaps in Finance Cost Millions

Don't let a sudden departure or complex transformation stall your growth and shareholder value.

Without specialized oversight, financial operations suffer. Generalist interim CFOs often lack the deep industry DNA required to handle complex aviation structures and value drivers, leading to flawed decision-making and missed EBITDA targets.

  • Overloaded teams leading to talent attrition
  • Delayed strategic decisions impacting cash flow
  • Risk of stagnation during critical M&A phases
  • Inefficient financial steering mechanisms

Full Financial Control and Strategic Support

Transform your finance department into a strategic partner that converts growth into sustainable shareholder value.

Imagine a finance organization that doesn't just report numbers, but drives strategy. You will gain a modernized, AI-ready data infrastructure and robust steering that ensures every project contributes to your long-term ROI and market leadership.

  • Restored investor confidence through stability
  • Measurable EBIT and cash flow improvements
  • Seamless execution of complex transformations
  • Data-driven decision-making at the C-suite level

Specialized CFO Solutions for Aviation Leaders

Choose the level of engagement that fits your current organizational challenges and growth phase.

Whether you need full operational responsibility or targeted strategic guidance, my mandates are designed for rapid impact. I combine C-suite authority with deep technical knowledge to bridge gaps and modernize your finance function.

  • Interim CFO: Full operational responsibility, leading through complex transformations and implementing robust steering to secure profitability.
  • Fractional CFO: Part-time strategic support for key moments, providing the right leadership at the right time for existing teams.

So läuft die Zusammenarbeit ab

Your transition to stable financial leadership is structured for speed and immediate impact.

From the initial briefing to full operational execution, we follow a proven path to ensure no momentum is lost during the transition period.

  1. Discovery Call – We discuss your specific resource gaps, transformation goals, and organizational timeline.
  2. Engagement letter – We jointly define starting situation, workscope, and compensation model.
  3. Immediate Integration – I step into the role immediately, taking operational responsibility for all finance functions.
  4. Establish transparency – We analyse the current situation and identify key improvement areas to drive enterprise success.
  5. Strategic Execution – We implement steering mechanisms, optimize margins, and drive the transformation to its measurable goal.

20 Years of Aerospace Finance Excellence

Deep industry insider knowledge translated into measurable financial outcomes.

As a former Vice President and Regional CFO at Jet Aviation, I have led international finance organizations through complex growth and restructuring phases, delivering significant value to shareholders.

  • 2x Revenues achieved through strategic steering
  • From zero to >10% Earnings margins achieved
  • USD 6m EBITDA synergies successfully delivered
  • Ex-Regional CFO at Jet Aviation (2017 - 2025)

Interim & Fractional CFO

With 20+ years in Aerospace & Defense financial leadership, I provide a rare combination: CFO expertise and deep industry insight. I bridge resource gaps as an Interim CFO, leading finance functions through complex transformations and M&A with operational precision, board-level credibility, and immediate impact on value creation.

Gregor Schmidt, Interim & Fractional CFO

Aerospace & Defense Insider, who is mandated to unlock earnings potential, improve margin quality, and translate strategy into measurable financial outcomes (EBIT, cash flow, ROI). Combines financial rigor with operational execution to ensure that growth converts into sustainable economic value — not just revenue. 20 Years experience in Aerospace

Close the Leadership Gap Before it Impacts Your Financials

Secure specialized financial leadership within 2 weeks to stabilize your operations.

Don't leave your financial transformation to chance. Let's discuss how an Interim CFO with deep Aerospace DNA can secure your path to profitability and increased company value.