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Head of Finance Business Partnering 2 Month Contract - £600-£800 Per Day Inside IR35 - Hybrid Working Cedar Recruitment are looking for a strategic Finance Leader to head up the Business Partnering function on an interim basis, for a Local Authority in the South East region. The role will involve driving financial performance across the Council. The successful person will work closely with senior leaders and elected members, providing expert advice, robust challenge, and clear insight to support key decisions. Main Duties: Lead and develop a high performing finance team Partner with senior stakeholders to influence strategy and outcomes Deliver clear financial insight, forecasting, and performance reporting Drive budget setting, financial planning, and cost improvement initiatives Support major transformation programmes, providing expert financial guidance Identify risks and opportunities, ensuring sustainable decision-making Essential Experience: Qualified accountant ie. CIMA or ACCA strong leadership experience with experience in managing medium-large teams Proven track record in business partnering and strategic finance Extensive experience of working in the public sector including local authority settings Be a confident communicator with the ability to influence at senior level Commercially aware, proactive, and solutions-focused Should this role sound of interest, please apply and one of the team will be in touch should you meet the minimum requirements. Alternatively, please refer someone for a voucher if they are successfully placed and stay for the duration of the contract.

A well-established private equity firm in London is looking for a Post Merger Integration Specialist (PMI) to support their buy and build strategy. This role involves leading the integration of bolt on acquisitions, ensuring that they are seamlessly embedded and synergies are realized efficiently. The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in PMI within a private equity or fast-paced corporate setting, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work closely with management teams. This position offers significant exposure to portfolio operations and the chance to directly influence value creation across multiple businesses.

Post Merger Integration Specialist (PMI) Private Equity Portfolio Operations London We are partnering with a well established private equity firm looking to appoint a Post Merger Integration Specialist (PMI) with a strong track record in executing bolt on acquisitions. This role is central to the firm's buy and build strategy, supporting portfolio companies through the rapid and effective integration of add on acquisitions. The successful candidate will bring a pragmatic, hands on approach to PMI, ensuring that bolt ons are seamlessly embedded, synergies are realised quickly, and disruption to the core business is minimised. Key Responsibilities Lead the integration of bolt on acquisitions across portfolio companies, often in parallel Translate deal rationale into clear, actionable integration plans tailored to smaller, fast moving transactions Drive Day 1 and Day 100 planning with a focus on speed, efficiency, and value capture Work closely with management teams to align processes, systems, and cultures without over complicating integration Identify and deliver synergies, particularly in cost optimisation, procurement, and cross selling opportunities Establish lightweight but effective governance structures suited to bolt on environments Support repeatable integration playbooks to enable scalable buy and build execution Provide clear, concise reporting to investors and stakeholders Candidate Profile Proven experience delivering PMI across bolt on or add on acquisitions within a private equity or fast paced corporate environment Strong understanding of buy and build strategies and the nuances of smaller, high frequency deals Hands on operator with the ability to work at both strategic and execution levels Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple integrations simultaneously Commercial mindset, focused on rapid value creation and synergy delivery Strong interpersonal skills, with the credibility to work closely with portfolio company leadership The Opportunity This is an opportunity to join a high performing private equity firm with an active investment strategy and a strong pipeline of bolt on acquisitions. The role offers significant exposure to portfolio operations and the chance to directly influence value creation across multiple businesses. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Group FP&A Manager Circa £100,000 + 20% bonus + excellent benefits Staines-upon-Thames (Hybrid - 3 days office) Consumer Services sector - PE backed This well-known brand is a PE-backed, market-leading consumer facing company operating across multiple international regions, delivering essential services to both consumer and business markets. With global revenues of c£5bn, impressive profits and a track record of double-digit YoY growth, this highly impressive organisation consistently delivers a first-class service to its customers whilst generating a healthy return to its investors. The Group FP&A Manager role is being recruited to provide an improved financial lens across the markets. This is a high-profile position that will play a key role in the Group's forecasting and performance management rhythm, including the onward reporting and storytelling to senior internal and external stakeholders. Engaging with multiple senior stakeholders, including Group CFO, and key BU and Regional leaders, the role will include: Key involvement in the Group's FPA Internal and External reporting rhythms. Delivery of the Group performance story and onward messaging to stakeholders. Delivery of the Group's monthly and weekly forecasting processes, driving the translation of reporting into business-critical insight. Overseeing the delivery of the Group's consensus and analyst reporting. Analysis and insight generation to convey key messages, insights, risks and opportunities for the CFO, CEO, and Board. Champion continuous improvement in FP&A processes, planning tools, automation, and data quality. Support corporate strategy initiatives, including M&A evaluations, integration modelling, and synergy tracking. Engage in capital allocation decision support (capex, investments, portfolio analysis). Continue the development of the existing high-performance culture, focused on collaboration, analytical rigor, and strategic thinking. Coordinate with regional/country FP&A teams to ensure consistent reporting and alignment. Candidate profile: An ambitious and experienced FP&A leader with an impressive track record of delivery across a large and complex international business. Demonstrated ability to elevate the quality and depth of business insights. Known for transforming data into high-value, decision-ready insights. Easily engages with and influences senior business leaders. Skilled at questioning underlying business assumptions, providing commercial challenge and articulating the strategic "so what" behind analytical findings. Significant levels of emotional intelligence and influencing skills. This is a people-led environment where relationship building is critical to your success in role and the wider group. Commercially minded and genuinely interested in how a business operates. An additional European language would be an advantage.

Finance Business Partner - Bids & Tenders, Market Leading Group, North London, £60-70k Are you a commercially astute finance professional who thrives on complex modelling, strategic analysis and high-impact decision making? We are partnering with a market-leading, transportation organisation with c.£450m turnover and ambitious UK expansion plans. Backed by a global parent and operating at significant scale, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth through both competitive tendering and strategic acquisitions. As part of this journey, they are seeking a Finance Business Partner, Bids & Tenders to sit at the heart of commercial decision-making. The Opportunity This is not a standard FP&A role. You will lead the financial development of major bid submissions and investment cases, ensuring tenders are commercially robust, strategically aligned and financially optimised. Working closely with senior operational stakeholders and executive leadership, you will shape pricing strategy, risk evaluation and long-term value creation. The role offers exposure across: Large-scale UK and European tenders Investment analysis and valuation modelling Financial due diligence support Long and short-term strategic planning Senior stakeholder engagement, including direct interaction with executive leadership You will act as a true commercial partner - translating complex data into clear, persuasive insight that directly influences growth outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead financial modelling and pricing strategy for competitive tenders Build and own detailed bid models (including client templates and scenario analysis) Develop capex plans, balance sheet and working capital projections Produce risk and opportunity assessments Deliver investment appraisals and valuation analysis Partner cross-functionally with operational, commercial and bid teams Support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes Provide board-ready insight to support high-value decision making About You ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with 2+ years PQE Advanced Excel modeller, confident with complex formulae, automation and large data sets Highly analytical and detail-driven Commercially curious with the confidence to challenge and influence Strong communicator, comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders Experience in bids/tenders or infrastructure/transport environments is highly advantageous If you enjoy building robust models, interrogating data and influencing strategic outcomes, this is a genuinely exciting platform to accelerate your career.

Payroll Associate Location: London or Reading Salary: £28,350 - £29,400 per annum + Benefits Our client, a highly regarded and growing accountancy practice, has engaged us to identify a talented Payroll Associate to join their expanding team. This firm has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored, high-quality financial services to a diverse client base, ranging from SMEs to established businesses. This opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional seeking a role within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, where accuracy, client service, and continuous improvement are highly valued. The Opportunity As Payroll Associate, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients. You will work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring all payroll activities are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in full compliance with current legislation. Key Responsibilities Manage and process multiple client payrolls (weekly, fortnightly, monthly) Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and RTI submissions Administer starters, leavers, and payroll changes Calculate statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.) and pension contributions Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and provide payroll guidance Reconcile payroll reports and address discrepancies proactively Stay up to date with payroll legislation and best practice Candidate Profile We are keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate: Proven payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau environment Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation Experience with payroll systems such as Sage, BrightPay, or equivalent High level of accuracy and attention to detail Excellent organisational and time management skills Confident communication skills and a client-centric mindset Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information Desirable CIPP qualification (or part-qualified) Experience managing multiple payrolls across varied client sectors Knowledge of auto-enrolment pension schemes

A market-leading FMCG group is looking for a Group Finance Manager to join their team in Peterborough. This pivotal role offers a salary range of £60-65k plus a 20% bonus and involves overseeing UK reporting, governance, and audit processes. The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified and possess strong technical accounting and stakeholder management skills. You will have the opportunity to enhance systems and reporting automation while working within a dynamic finance environment.

A reputable accountancy practice in the United Kingdom is looking for a Payroll Associate to manage end-to-end payroll processing for various clients. This role involves ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation, processing payroll accurately, and liaising with clients to resolve queries. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and a high level of attention to detail. This opportunity offers a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, reflecting strong client service priorities.

Group Finance Manager, £1bil t/o FMCG, Peterborough, £60-65k + 20% Bonus Are you a recently qualified ACA looking for their first move into industry? This could be the perfect next step! We are partnering with a market-leading international FMCG group operating across 50+ countries. The business is a major supplier into UK and European retail markets and continues to scale year-on-year, supported by significant operational infrastructure and investment in systems. With a large UK footprint and a multi-entity structure, the organisation combines entrepreneurial growth with global backing, creating an environment where finance plays a genuinely strategic role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Group function within a complex, international environment. This is a broad Group Finance Manager role sitting at the heart of UK reporting and governance. You will act as a key interface between the UK entities and the international Group team, owning reporting, controls and driving system and process improvements. Group Reporting & Business Partnering Lead weekly and monthly UK performance reporting packs for senior stakeholders Own month-end and year-end close across multiple entities Partner with department heads on shared cost management Act as the central point of contact for Group reporting queries Budgeting & Forecasting Prepare and manage weekly UK cash flow forecasting Coordinate the annual budget process across UK entities Own forecasts and group recharge allocations Financial Controls & Governance Oversee balance sheet integrity and reconciliations Review and strengthen internal controls frameworks Identify control gaps and implement best-practice solutions Audit & Statutory Reporting Manage year-end audit process and auditor liaison Prepare statutory accounts and subsidiary reporting packs Improve audit readiness and reduce control findings Tax & Compliance Oversee Corporation Tax and VAT compliance Liaise with HMRC and external advisers Support R&D tax credit and capital allowance analysis Systems & Transformation Support ongoing ERP enhancement (Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment) Drive enhancements in reporting automation (Power BI / ERP reporting tools) Essentials: ACA Qualified from top 10 Practice Strong technical accounting knowledge Proven experience managing balance sheet controls Excellent stakeholder management skills Confident with ERP systems and advanced Excel

A long-term contract has arisen in a strong and established tax team based for a 15-month contract. The role takes ownership for corporate tax compliance and reporting. You will work within an established tax team with a strong reputation and work closely with the wider finance team, external advisors and the US tax team. Specific Responsibilities include: Preparation of UK corporation tax computations using Alphatax and supporting EMEA tax compliance through managing the outsourced providers Lead on EMEA deliverable for US tax reporting including reconciliations and forecasting Supporting with HMRC queries Proactivity identify opportunities for process improvement using AI tools Support with transfer pricing documentation including managing local file The successful applicant will have strong UK tax experience. The offices are based in London Bridge and ask for office presence 3 days / week.

The Opportunity Cedar is partnering with a private equity backed technology business to appoint an Interim FP&A Director on an initial 12 month contract. This is a senior leadership role in a fast growth, sponsor backed environment, offering a day rate of £800 to £1,000, reflecting the scope and commercial impact of the position. The Business This is a high performing, private equity backed technology business at a key stage of its growth journey. With a scalable product, strong recurring revenues and an engaged leadership team, the company is well positioned for continued expansion. The business is moving into a more disciplined value creation phase, with greater emphasis on commercial insight, performance management and data led decision making. FP&A sits at the centre of this shift, playing a critical role in shaping strategy, investment priorities and board level discussions. The Role As Interim FP&A Director, you will lead the FP&A function and act as a strategic partner to the executive team and private equity sponsor. Key responsibilities include: Ownership of budgeting, forecasting and long range planning across the group Delivery of high quality commercial insight to support strategic and operational decision making Development of financial models to support growth initiatives, investment cases and M&A activity Oversight of management reporting, KPI frameworks and performance tracking Close partnering with the CFO, CEO and wider senior leadership team Preparation of board and investor reporting, including sponsor level analysis and presentations Driving improvements to FP&A processes, systems and data quality Leadership and development of the FP&A team through a period of change and scale Your Profile You are likely to bring: A recognised accountancy qualification such as ACA, CIMA or CA Senior FP&A leadership experience within private equity backed, high growth and or technology led businesses Strong commercial acumen with the credibility to influence at executive and board level Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability Experience operating in fast paced, change driven environments Prior interim or contract experience, ideally in sponsor backed contexts A day rate expectation of £800 to £1,000 representing fair market value or a logical progression from previous assignments Compensation & Benefits In addition to the day rate of £800 to £1,000 this role offers exposure to a highly commercial, investor led environment with direct access to senior leadership and private equity stakeholders. You will play a central role in shaping decision making and strengthening FP&A capability during a critical phase of growth. The role is expected to run for at least 12 months and is based in Central London, with a flexible hybrid working model in place and excellent transport connectivity.

A private equity backed technology firm is seeking an Interim FP&A Director for a 12-month contract, offering a day rate of £800 to £1,000. The role entails leading the FP&A function and acting as a strategic partner to the executive team and private equity sponsor. Key duties include overseeing budgeting, delivering commercial insights, and enhancing FP&A processes. Candidates should possess relevant accountancy qualifications, senior FP&A leadership experience, and strong commercial acumen. The position is based in Central London with a flexible hybrid working model.

Cedar is partnered with a PE-backed Consultancy within the IT and Data sector to support the appointment of an Interim FP&A Director. This role is based in Central London on a hybrid basis (2-3 days per week in the office) and is offered on a day-rate contract, paying £700 to £1,000 per day. The initial contract duration is 6 months. The CompanyA consultancy specialising in IT and data services, backed by a mid-market private equity firm and entering a critical pre-exit phase. With strong underlying performance and a well-established client base, the business is now focused on optimising financial performance, enhancing forecasting capability, and strengthening commercial insight ahead of a planned exit within the next 12 months. You'll join a high-growth, investor-backed environment with an engaged PE sponsor and a leadership team aligned on preparing the business for transaction, with a clear emphasis on quality of earnings, forecasting accuracy, and value maximisation. The RoleAs Interim FP&A Director, you'll lead the planning, forecasting, and commercial finance agenda, with a strong emphasis on supporting pre-sale preparation. You will play a key role in driving insight, improving forecasting rigour, and ensuring the business is well-positioned from a financial and commercial perspective ahead of exit. Key responsibilities include: Owning and enhancing the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes Building and refining financial models to support exit readiness, scenario planning, and value creation initiatives Delivering high-quality analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making and commercial performance Working closely with senior leadership and PE stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial performance and forecasts Supporting pre-sale preparation, including data integrity, financial diligence readiness, and quality of earnings considerations Improving the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of management reporting and KPI tracking Partnering with commercial teams to challenge assumptions, analyse trends, and drive performance improvement Identifying key value drivers, risks, and opportunities across the business Enhancing FP&A processes, tools, and frameworks to support scalability and exit readiness Providing clear, credible financial narratives to support investor communications and potential buyer engagement Your Profile Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience operating at FP&A Director, Head of FP&A, or senior commercial finance level within PE-backed or high-growth environments Demonstrable experience supporting a business through a private equity exit from an FP&A or commercial finance perspective Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis Experience working closely with investors, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight Hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally Available at short notice or immediately Compensation & BenefitsThis Interim FP&A Director role is offered at a rate of £700 to £1,000 per day. Based in Central London, it offers hybrid working (2-3 days per week) along with: A clearly defined mandate focused on FP&A enhancement and exit preparation Direct exposure to PE stakeholders and senior leadership The opportunity to play a key role in preparing a business for sale within the next 12 months A fast-paced, commercially driven environment with tangible impact on value creation and exit outcomes

A long-term contract has arisen in a strong and established tax team based for a 15 month contract. The role takes ownership for corporate tax compliance and reporting. You will work within an established tax team with a strong reputation and work closely with the wider finance team, external advisors and the US tax team. Specific Responsibilities include: Preparation of UK corporation tax computations using Alphatax and supporting EMEA tax compliance through managing the outsourced providers Lead on EMEA deliverable for US tax reporting including reconciliations and forecasting Supporting with HMRC queries Proactivity identify opportunities for process improvement using AI tools Support with transfer pricing documentation including managing local file The successful applicant will have strong UK tax experience. The offices are based in London Bridge and ask for office presence 3 days / week.

A prominent tax consultancy in Greater London is seeking a candidate for a 15-month contract role managing corporate tax compliance and reporting. The successful applicant will work within a strong tax team, preparing UK corporation tax computations and supporting EMEA tax compliance. A strong background in UK tax and proficiency in Alphatax are essential for this role, which requires office presence three days a week.

Interim Procurement Lead - Engineering / Rail (Public Sector) Location: London (1 day per week onsite) Rate: £600-£650 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 12 months Must have recent experience of PA23/PCR15 We are seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Lead to support the delivery of complex engineering and rail contracts within a fast-paced public sector programme environment. This is a high-impact role where you will lead procurement activity across multiple projects, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure successful and compliant delivery in line with the Procurement Act 2023. You will take ownership of procurement across a range of engineering and rail related projects, ensuring activity is delivered efficiently and aligned to programme objectives. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will manage multiple workstreams while maintaining strong governance and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include leading end-to-end procurement across engineering, rail, and rolling stock contracts, ensuring full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and wider public sector procurement regulations, managing multiple procurement projects within a programme environment, engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, driving delivery at pace while maintaining strong governance and quality standards, and providing commercial insight and support to programme teams. Candidates must have strong public sector procurement experience, within engineering, infrastructure, or rail, and in-depth knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023. You should have experience working in programme environments managing multiple concurrent projects, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver in a proactive, hands-on manner. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme delivering critical infrastructure procurement in a dynamic and delivery-focused environment.

Cedar is working with a rapidly scaling, private equity-backed property business, delivering strong growth through a combination of strategic investment and operational excellence. Following the recent insourcing of our statutory reporting function, they are now expanding their Group Finance team and are seeking a talented Financial Reporting Accountant to play a key role in this next phase. This is a newly created position designed to strengthen and expand the Group's reporting capability. You will support the end-to-end statutory reporting process under IFRS and FRS 101, contribute to consolidations, and play a central role in managing the annual external audit. This is a high-impact role in a complex, multi-entity environment, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and investors, who take a close interest in audit outcomes and reporting quality. Key Responsibilities Support end-to-end statutory accounts production including mapping, tagging, and final review Assist with Group consolidation, ensuring accurate eliminations and timely quarterly reporting Maintain and update Group accounting policies in line with IFRS and FRS 101 Prepare technical accounting papers (e.g. leases, revenue, impairment, financial instruments, business combinations, going concern) Act as a key point of contact for external auditors Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of the annual audit across Strengthen financial control frameworks across key areas (revenue, leases, capex, intercompany, balance sheet) Ensure robust, reliable, and compliant financial reporting processes Identify and implement improvements across statutory reporting, consolidation, and audit processes Qualifications ACA / ACCA qualified with at least 3 years' post-qualified experience Background in external audit (Top 10 firm preferred) Experience in a similar role within a property group. Please contact Cedar for a full role brief and to be considered.

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part-Time VAT Manager (3-4 days) in an established tax team that enjoy a high profile internally. Reporting to the Tax Director, the role provides broad experience within a commercial setting, encompassing VAT compliance, business partnering and transaction advice. The business can be flexible on how hours are formed, the team have a really collaborative approach and so can flex according to the individual. Specific responsibilities include: Providing VAT support to wider business, including advice on property deals, larger corporate transactions and group restructuring as they arise Ensure the preparation/review of VAT returns, including group returns and partial exemption calculations Developing new automation and processes to enhance efficiency of preparation of VAT returns, and training staff accordingly Being the main point of contact for HMRC regarding technical VAT issues The role will require someone who is happy to roll up their sleeves but also be able to advise senior stakeholders on commercial transactions and provide input into structuring and contract review. Knowledge of the property sector would be advantageous, but not essential. Please apply now for more information.

A part-time corporate tax opportunity has been created as a result of a reshuffle in the tax team for this growing privately owned group. Reporting to the Senior Manager, your role will largely focus on corporate tax, although the team works collaboratively to support each other and so there is plenty of scope to get involved in other taxes, or in tax projects outside of this, depending on experience and capacity. Specific responsibilities include: Preparation of corporation tax returns (using Alphatax), quarterly VAT returns and monthly CIS returns Preparation of tax disclosures to be included in the statutory accounts Calculation of capital gains on property disposals Assisting with technical tax research on any queries from the business or thrown up from transactions This is a flexible role that can be built around candidates' experience and appetite to take on other projects. You will have experience of UK corporate tax including the preparation of computations. Please apply now for more information about this exciting opportunity.

A part-time corporate tax opportunity has been created as a result of a reshuffle in the tax team for this growing privately owned group. Reporting to the Senior Manager, your role will largely focus on corporate tax, although the team works collaboratively to support each other and so there is plenty of scope to get involved in other taxes, or in tax projects outside of this, depending on experience and capacity. Specific responsibilities include: Preparation of corporation tax returns (using Alphatax), quarterly VAT returns and monthly CIS returns Preparation of tax disclosures to be included in the statutory accounts Calculation of capital gains on property disposals Assisting with technical tax research on any queries from the business or thrown up from transactions This is a flexible role that can be built around candidates' experience and appetite to take on other projects. You will have experience of UK corporate tax including the preparation of computations. Please apply now for more information about this exciting opportunity.