Prague · Czech Republic · Since 1998

Senior Finance Leadership &
Business Development
in Czech Republic

Interim CFO services for international industrial groups. Local expertise, international standards. Available immediately.

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Avenir Consulting
25+ Years in Czech Republic

Established in Prague since 1998

5 Interim missions

Across aerospace, automotive & packaging

6 Languages

French · Czech · English · German · Italian · Russian

What we do

Finance leadership and local market expertise, on demand

Senior-level financial management and strategic support for companies operating in or entering the Czech Republic.

01

Interim CFO

Immediate deployment into senior finance roles during transitions, restructuring, or rapid growth phases.

  • Financial reporting (local GAAP & IFRS)
  • Budgeting, forecasting & cash flow
  • Internal controls & audit coordination
  • ERP implementation support (SAP FI/CO)
  • Team management & development
02

Restructuring & Crisis Management

Experienced in turning around underperforming operations. Rapid diagnosis and recovery planning.

  • Recovery plan design & execution
  • Cost reduction programmes
  • Working capital optimisation
  • Bank & stakeholder management
03

Market Entry & Local Implantation

End-to-end support for foreign companies establishing or expanding operations in Czech Republic.

  • Legal entity creation & structure advisory
  • Regulatory & tax compliance setup
  • Local supplier & partner sourcing
  • Recruitment of local finance teams
04

Post-Acquisition Integration

Seamless integration of Czech subsidiaries into international group structures.

  • Financial harmonisation with group standards
  • Reporting structure implementation
  • Intercompany transaction management
  • Shareholder representation
Our edge

Deep local roots. International mindset.

Operating in the Czech Republic since 1998, we combine genuine on-the-ground knowledge with the international standards that global groups require.

25 years on the ground

Based in Prague since 1998. We understand Czech business culture, the regulatory environment, and the labour market from direct, long-term experience across multiple industries.

Czech & international networks

Strong relationships with local banks, auditors, legal advisors, and industrial suppliers — combined with a broad international network from group-level finance roles.

Truly multilingual

Native French, bilingual Czech and English, fluent German and Italian. We bridge communication between local teams and international management naturally.

Multi-sector depth

Aerospace, automotive, packaging, precision manufacturing, MRO services — broad familiarity with Czech industrial operations across diverse sectors.

Selected missions

A track record built on results

Recent interim assignments across Czech-based international groups. Each mission delivered concrete, measurable outcomes.

2025

Aptar Group — Interim Controlling Director

Setup of KPI framework and internal controls for new GBS shared services centre (České Budějovice).

Shared services · KPIs
2023–2024

Novares Group — Interim Finance Director

Led finance across 3 plants (CZ & Germany, 100 M€). Recovery plan for loss-making site. Renegotiated FX conditions — ~1 M€ yearly savings. Managed complete plant destruction and insurance claim (Žebrák fire).

Restructuring · Recovery
2019–2022

Interplex Group — Finance Director, Europe

Head of Finance for 8 legal entities (CZ, UK, FR, HU), ~1,000 employees, 50 M€ sales. Navigated Covid-19 and chip crisis. Implemented regional cash management and FX hedging policy.

Multi-entity · CFO
2016–2017

Job Air Technic — Executive Director

Shareholder representative post-acquisition by Czechoslovak Group. Negotiated 5 M€ hangar financing. Achieved 3% purchasing savings.

Integration · M&A
2010–2016

Latécoère Czech Republic — Deputy GM

Finance & Purchase Director. Led Finance and Purchasing (20 M€ p.a.). 20% savings on subcontracting over 4 years. Full P&L responsibility for 107 M€ aerospace manufacturing site.

Aerospace · Finance & Purchasing
2001–2008

Iveco Czech Republic — Finance Director & VP

Led Financial Direction (40 persons). Key role in company strategy leading to doubling of vehicles sold while maintaining high profitability.

Industrial · Strategy
About

Jacques Averbuch

Founder — Avenir Consulting s.r.o.

Seasoned Finance Executive with over 25 years of international experience in leadership roles within industrial groups based in the Czech Republic.

Specialist in performance optimisation, internal control implementation, and post-acquisition integration in complex international environments.

Educated at Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris. Holder of the French DECF state diploma in accounting and financial studies.

French — native Czech — bilingual English — bilingual German — fluent Italian — fluent Russian — working
Areas of expertise
ReportingIFRS, Czech GAAP, local statutory requirements
PlanningBudgeting, forecasting, management reporting, KPI design
TreasuryCash flow management, FX risk, banking relationships
ERPSAP FI/CO — implementation and operational use
RestructuringRecovery plans, cost reduction, crisis management
M&APost-acquisition integration, group standards alignment
PurchasingStrategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiations
SectorsAerospace, automotive, packaging, precision manufacturing, MRO
Get in touch

Let's discuss your project

jacques.averbuch@gmail.com
+420 602 160 680
Prague, Czech Republic
Avenir Consulting s.r.o.

Available for immediate deployment across the Czech Republic and Central Europe. Assignments typically 3–18 months. Open to both full-time interim and part-time advisory mandates.

Whether you need an experienced CFO to step in immediately, are looking to establish or grow operations in Czech Republic, or require a strategic finance partner for a specific project — we are ready to engage.

All enquiries are treated with full discretion. First call is without obligation.

Preferred first step: a 30-minute introductory call to assess fit and discuss your specific situation.

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