Delivering a Critical Interim D365 Programme Director for a PE-Backed Carve-Out

When transaction delivery is on the line, the wrong hire doesn’t just slow things down – it creates risk that travels all the way to investor level. This is how Broster Buchanan secured the right Interim D365 Programme Director to protect Day 1 readiness for a global marine business mid-carve-out.

The D365 Challenge

Broster Buchanan partnered with a global marine business undergoing a PE-backed carve-out, with a clear requirement to achieve Day 1 operational independence within a compressed transaction timeline.

With the CFO accountable for reporting integrity, financial controls, and investor visibility, the business needed a highly experienced Interim D365 Programme Director to lead a complex carve-out and carve-in, alongside an enterprise-wide ERP implementation.

This was a business-critical appointment, requiring:

• Proven experience delivering within PE-backed carve-out environments
• Deep expertise in D365 implementation
• The credibility to operate at executive and investor level

How we Utilised Our Interim Network

We worked closely with the CFO and MD to define what success looked like, aligning on Day 1 readiness, reporting expectations, and the future control environment.

Using our specialist interim network alongside targeted market mapping, we identified a focused shortlist of Programme Directors with a strong track record in similar PE-backed transformations.

Our process centred on:

• Demonstrable transformation delivery across ERP, reporting, and controls
• Strong stakeholder engagement at executive and investor level
• The ability to deliver at pace in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment

The Secured Outcome

We successfully secured a high-calibre Interim D365 Programme Director within the required timeframe.

The programme is now:

• Driving the carve-out and carve-in alongside the D365 implementation
• Enabling operational independence and readiness for TSA exit
• Establishing robust reporting, controls, and governance frameworks
• Supporting CFO priorities and wider PE value creation objectives
• Acting as a key interface between the executive team and investors

Delivering a Lasting Impact

Transaction delivery has been de-risked, with momentum maintained from day one. The business now benefits from experienced, CFO-aligned transformation leadership, accelerating progress towards value creation objectives.

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