Cedar is partnering with a global organisation to appoint a Group Financial Accountant within its central Group Finance function. This is a high impact opportunity for a Big 4 or Top 10 trained professional from a Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets background. You'll join a collaborative, values driven finance team at the heart of the organisation's reporting and governance framework. The business combines strong technical standards with a progressive culture that prioritises development, continuous improvement, and internal progression. The Role Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Group Financial Accountant will play a key role in delivering high quality group reporting while partnering with finance teams across the business to ensure accuracy, consistency, and insight in financial information. Key responsibilities include: Preparing and reviewing month-end and period-end reporting for central group entities Supporting consolidation and group-level financial reporting processes Acting as a key point of contact for divisional finance teams on technical reporting matters Supporting preparation of quarterly Board and executive reporting packs Assisting with statutory reporting under FRS 102 (IFRS exposure advantageous) Managing external audit interactions and supporting the year-end audit process Contributing to technical accounting and strategic finance projects, including restructurings, policy development, and group reporting improvements About You This opportunity is tailored for bright, ambitious professionals currently operating within Big 4 or top-tier practice, from Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets teams, who are seeking their first or second move into industry. You will bring: ACA qualification (or equivalent) Training within Big 4 or a leading accountancy practice Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets sector experience Strong grounding in financial reporting, group structures, and technical accounting Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders A proactive mindset with the ability to challenge, improve, and drive process efficiency Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in a deadline-driven environment Advanced Excel capability
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Cedar is partnering with a global organisation to appoint a Group Financial Accountant within its central Group Finance function. This is a high impact opportunity for a Big 4 or Top 10 trained professional from a Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets background. You'll join a collaborative, values driven finance team at the heart of the organisation's reporting and governance framework. The business combines strong technical standards with a progressive culture that prioritises development, continuous improvement, and internal progression. The Role Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Group Financial Accountant will play a key role in delivering high quality group reporting while partnering with finance teams across the business to ensure accuracy, consistency, and insight in financial information. Key responsibilities include: Preparing and reviewing month-end and period-end reporting for central group entities Supporting consolidation and group-level financial reporting processes Acting as a key point of contact for divisional finance teams on technical reporting matters Supporting preparation of quarterly Board and executive reporting packs Assisting with statutory reporting under FRS 102 (IFRS exposure advantageous) Managing external audit interactions and supporting the year-end audit process Contributing to technical accounting and strategic finance projects, including restructurings, policy development, and group reporting improvements About You This opportunity is tailored for bright, ambitious professionals currently operating within Big 4 or top-tier practice, from Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets teams, who are seeking their first or second move into industry. You will bring: ACA qualification (or equivalent) Training within Big 4 or a leading accountancy practice Financial Services, Banking or Capital Markets sector experience Strong grounding in financial reporting, group structures, and technical accounting Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders A proactive mindset with the ability to challenge, improve, and drive process efficiency Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in a deadline-driven environment Advanced Excel capability
Intro Cedar is currently partnered with a global consumer business to secure an Interim Head of Group Finance in Peterborough. The role is a 15-month initial contract, offering a salary between £100,000-£125,000 base plus bonus. The Company This global consumer business operates at significant scale, supplying major retail customers across multiple markets. The Group employs thousands of people internationally and generates multi-billion-pound revenues, with the UK representing a substantial and strategically important division. The organisation is undergoing a period of transformation, including finance systems implementation and operational modernisation. The Role As Interim Head of Group Finance, you will cover: Leadership of the UK Group Finance function, overseeing reporting, audit, tax, treasury, transactional finance, and internal controls Delivery of accurate weekly and monthly performance reporting to support strategic decision-making Ownership of forecasting, budgeting, and IFRS compliance across multiple UK entities Management of statutory reporting and external audit processes across multiple entities et didn't sample more text due to mistake
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Intro Cedar is currently partnered with a global consumer business to secure an Interim Head of Group Finance in Peterborough. The role is a 15-month initial contract, offering a salary between £100,000-£125,000 base plus bonus. The Company This global consumer business operates at significant scale, supplying major retail customers across multiple markets. The Group employs thousands of people internationally and generates multi-billion-pound revenues, with the UK representing a substantial and strategically important division. The organisation is undergoing a period of transformation, including finance systems implementation and operational modernisation. The Role As Interim Head of Group Finance, you will cover: Leadership of the UK Group Finance function, overseeing reporting, audit, tax, treasury, transactional finance, and internal controls Delivery of accurate weekly and monthly performance reporting to support strategic decision-making Ownership of forecasting, budgeting, and IFRS compliance across multiple UK entities Management of statutory reporting and external audit processes across multiple entities et didn't sample more text due to mistake
Cedar is working with a Procurement Consultancy who are looking for a Procurement Consultant who can support a key complex multi-stakeholder SAP transformation programme. This is an interim engagement, operating OUTSIDE IR35, paying £400 up to £475 per day and will run for 12 months initially. The role will be remote/home based but may require on-site meetings in London on occasion (i.e. 1 day per month). The successful candidate will be part of a complex multi-stakeholder SAP transformation programme environment, leading on all sourcing aspects from sourcing strategy through RFP execution, contract negotiation and potentially transition oversight through to go live. Solutions will include S/4HANA, Concur and Signavio. Ideally the assigned Consultant will be able to speak in detail about 2 similar programmes they have been involved in (SAP in a Professional/Financial Services environment).
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Cedar is working with a Procurement Consultancy who are looking for a Procurement Consultant who can support a key complex multi-stakeholder SAP transformation programme. This is an interim engagement, operating OUTSIDE IR35, paying £400 up to £475 per day and will run for 12 months initially. The role will be remote/home based but may require on-site meetings in London on occasion (i.e. 1 day per month). The successful candidate will be part of a complex multi-stakeholder SAP transformation programme environment, leading on all sourcing aspects from sourcing strategy through RFP execution, contract negotiation and potentially transition oversight through to go live. Solutions will include S/4HANA, Concur and Signavio. Ideally the assigned Consultant will be able to speak in detail about 2 similar programmes they have been involved in (SAP in a Professional/Financial Services environment).
Intro Cedar is partnered with a private equity-backed, technology-enabled business to appoint an interim Head of Finance. This is a minimum of 6 months assignment, based in London, offering a day rate of £800-900 per day. The role supports a PE-backed organisation operating at pace and requiring strong, pragmatic financial leadership. The Company The business is a private equity-backed organisation with a technology led offering and a strong commercial focus. It operates in a fast moving environment where finance is expected to provide control, clarity, and reliable execution while enabling continued growth. The leadership team values hands on support, sound judgement, and finance that works closely with the commercial realities of the business. The Role Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the Head of Finance will take ownership of the effectiveness and delivery of the finance function, ensuring strong day to day performance and clear ways of working. Key areas of focus include: Overall ownership of finance execution, ensuring reliable BAU delivery and operational stability. Providing visible, hands on leadership across the finance function, particularly during peak or high pressure periods. Setting clear expectations around standards, accountability, and delivery, while supporting teams to operate more effectively. Improving how finance operates through clearer processes, stronger controls, and more consistent ways of working. Driving practical process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and quality without disrupting business momentum. Supporting teams to find better ways of working, embedding incremental improvements into day to day activity. Maintaining strong financial discipline, accuracy, and timeliness across core finance outputs. Providing operational finance input into acquisition activity, including integration planning and embedding group practices. Working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure finance supports commercial decision making and business priorities. Acting as a trusted, pragmatic finance leader within a PE backed environment operating at pace. Your Profile Senior finance leader with experience owning core finance delivery in complex environments. Comfortable operating in interim roles where pace, pragmatism, and judgement are essential. Proven ability to improve finance execution and ways of working without disrupting BAU. Confident leading and coaching teams while remaining hands on when required. Experience supporting acquisitions and embedding consistent operating approaches post deal. Exposure to private equity backed or high growth settings is beneficial. Compensation & Working Arrangements This Head of Finance assignment offers £800-900 per day, reflecting the seniority, influence, and visibility of the role. The engagement provides direct exposure to senior leadership, involvement in commercially meaningful decisions, and the opportunity to shape how finance supports a PE backed business at a critical point in its journey. The role is based in London, with hybrid working in place and flexibility aligned to business needs. The £800-900 per day rate reflects a high impact interim mandate offering both pace and substance for an experienced Head of Finance operating in a private equity backed environment.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Intro Cedar is partnered with a private equity-backed, technology-enabled business to appoint an interim Head of Finance. This is a minimum of 6 months assignment, based in London, offering a day rate of £800-900 per day. The role supports a PE-backed organisation operating at pace and requiring strong, pragmatic financial leadership. The Company The business is a private equity-backed organisation with a technology led offering and a strong commercial focus. It operates in a fast moving environment where finance is expected to provide control, clarity, and reliable execution while enabling continued growth. The leadership team values hands on support, sound judgement, and finance that works closely with the commercial realities of the business. The Role Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the Head of Finance will take ownership of the effectiveness and delivery of the finance function, ensuring strong day to day performance and clear ways of working. Key areas of focus include: Overall ownership of finance execution, ensuring reliable BAU delivery and operational stability. Providing visible, hands on leadership across the finance function, particularly during peak or high pressure periods. Setting clear expectations around standards, accountability, and delivery, while supporting teams to operate more effectively. Improving how finance operates through clearer processes, stronger controls, and more consistent ways of working. Driving practical process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and quality without disrupting business momentum. Supporting teams to find better ways of working, embedding incremental improvements into day to day activity. Maintaining strong financial discipline, accuracy, and timeliness across core finance outputs. Providing operational finance input into acquisition activity, including integration planning and embedding group practices. Working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure finance supports commercial decision making and business priorities. Acting as a trusted, pragmatic finance leader within a PE backed environment operating at pace. Your Profile Senior finance leader with experience owning core finance delivery in complex environments. Comfortable operating in interim roles where pace, pragmatism, and judgement are essential. Proven ability to improve finance execution and ways of working without disrupting BAU. Confident leading and coaching teams while remaining hands on when required. Experience supporting acquisitions and embedding consistent operating approaches post deal. Exposure to private equity backed or high growth settings is beneficial. Compensation & Working Arrangements This Head of Finance assignment offers £800-900 per day, reflecting the seniority, influence, and visibility of the role. The engagement provides direct exposure to senior leadership, involvement in commercially meaningful decisions, and the opportunity to shape how finance supports a PE backed business at a critical point in its journey. The role is based in London, with hybrid working in place and flexibility aligned to business needs. The £800-900 per day rate reflects a high impact interim mandate offering both pace and substance for an experienced Head of Finance operating in a private equity backed environment.
Intro Cedar is currently partnered with a high-growth UK regulated banking organisation to secure an Interim Group Finance Director in London. The role is a 12-month initial contract, offering a day rate between £600-£800 per day. The Company This UK regulated banking organisation operates at scale within the financial services sector. The organisation continues to evolve its finance capability to support ongoing growth, regulatory requirements, and strategic development. With multiple legal entities and a complex operating environment, the finance function plays a critical role in delivering robust financial insight, cost visibility, and performance intelligence to support executive decision-making. The business is undergoing a period of finance function evolution, focused on strengthening FP&A capability, enhancing financial intelligence, and modernising planning and reporting processes. The Role As Interim Group Finance Director, you will cover: Leadership and ownership of the Group FP&A and Financial Intelligence capability, delivering robust forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis to support executive decision-making Oversight and management of legacy BAU finance activity, ensuring continuity, stability, and accuracy of core planning, reporting, and cost management processes Driving the development and enhancement of financial intelligence capability, improving visibility of performance drivers, cost base, and profitability across the Group Delivery and oversight of accurate weekly and monthly performance reporting, including clear variance analysis and forward-looking insight for senior leadership and the Board Ownership and optimisation of cost reporting, control, and analysis, supporting greater cost discipline and transparency across business functions Leading the transformation of the Group Finance function, improving planning processes, reporting frameworks, governance, and overall finance capability Acting as a senior partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing meaningful financial insight, challenge, and strategic support Providing leadership across ongoing finance transformation initiatives, including systems enhancement, reporting automation, and process modernisation Driving improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and the overall quality and integrity of financial information across multiple legal entities Your Profile You will ideally have: A formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) Significant experience operating at Finance Director level within a complex, multi-entity financial services or regulated environment Proven leadership of FP&A, cost management, and performance reporting functions, alongside delivery of finance transformation and capability enhancement Demonstrated ability to balance oversight of BAU finance activity with strategic improvement and transformation initiatives Strong capability in delivering high-quality financial insight and intelligence to CFO, executive, and Board-level stakeholders Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and operate credibly at executive level A commercial, analytical, and delivery-focused mindset Prior interim / contract experience would be beneficial but not essential Compensation & Benefits As well as a day rate between £600-£800 per day, the role offers exposure to a high-growth regulated banking environment and the opportunity to lead and transform a critical Group Finance function during a period of change. The role is considered a key senior leadership position within the Group finance function and will run for an initial 12-month period. The Central London location is well connected by public transport, and the business operates a flexible working model, typically requiring 3-4 days per week on site.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Intro Cedar is currently partnered with a high-growth UK regulated banking organisation to secure an Interim Group Finance Director in London. The role is a 12-month initial contract, offering a day rate between £600-£800 per day. The Company This UK regulated banking organisation operates at scale within the financial services sector. The organisation continues to evolve its finance capability to support ongoing growth, regulatory requirements, and strategic development. With multiple legal entities and a complex operating environment, the finance function plays a critical role in delivering robust financial insight, cost visibility, and performance intelligence to support executive decision-making. The business is undergoing a period of finance function evolution, focused on strengthening FP&A capability, enhancing financial intelligence, and modernising planning and reporting processes. The Role As Interim Group Finance Director, you will cover: Leadership and ownership of the Group FP&A and Financial Intelligence capability, delivering robust forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis to support executive decision-making Oversight and management of legacy BAU finance activity, ensuring continuity, stability, and accuracy of core planning, reporting, and cost management processes Driving the development and enhancement of financial intelligence capability, improving visibility of performance drivers, cost base, and profitability across the Group Delivery and oversight of accurate weekly and monthly performance reporting, including clear variance analysis and forward-looking insight for senior leadership and the Board Ownership and optimisation of cost reporting, control, and analysis, supporting greater cost discipline and transparency across business functions Leading the transformation of the Group Finance function, improving planning processes, reporting frameworks, governance, and overall finance capability Acting as a senior partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing meaningful financial insight, challenge, and strategic support Providing leadership across ongoing finance transformation initiatives, including systems enhancement, reporting automation, and process modernisation Driving improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and the overall quality and integrity of financial information across multiple legal entities Your Profile You will ideally have: A formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) Significant experience operating at Finance Director level within a complex, multi-entity financial services or regulated environment Proven leadership of FP&A, cost management, and performance reporting functions, alongside delivery of finance transformation and capability enhancement Demonstrated ability to balance oversight of BAU finance activity with strategic improvement and transformation initiatives Strong capability in delivering high-quality financial insight and intelligence to CFO, executive, and Board-level stakeholders Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and operate credibly at executive level A commercial, analytical, and delivery-focused mindset Prior interim / contract experience would be beneficial but not essential Compensation & Benefits As well as a day rate between £600-£800 per day, the role offers exposure to a high-growth regulated banking environment and the opportunity to lead and transform a critical Group Finance function during a period of change. The role is considered a key senior leadership position within the Group finance function and will run for an initial 12-month period. The Central London location is well connected by public transport, and the business operates a flexible working model, typically requiring 3-4 days per week on site.
