Lead Data Engineer Permanent Remote UK £75,000-£85,000 + 20% Bonus + Excellent Pension Cedar are supporting a growing organisation undergoing a significant data transformation programme with the appointment of a Lead Data Engineer. The role forms part of a wider programme to bring greater ownership of the organisation's data capability in-house and continue the development of its modern cloud data platform. This is a highly hands-on role offering significant autonomy. You will initially operate as the senior Data Engineer within the business, taking ownership of a platform that has been developed with an external technology partner. The role Take end-to-end technical ownership of a modern cloud data platform Take ownership of the existing architecture, challenging and improving it where appropriate Design, build and optimise scalable data pipelines and data models Work across Lakehouse and medallion architectures, including Bronze, Silver and Gold layers Develop dimensional models including facts, dimensions and star schemas Own platform reliability, monitoring, performance and incident management Establish standards around data quality, governance, lineage and security Implement and improve CI/CD and deployment processes Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions Manage the transition of knowledge and capability from external suppliers into the organisation Longer term, help build and develop the internal data engineering capability Experience required We are looking for a genuinely hands-on Senior or Lead Data Engineer with strong experience across: Python / PySpark SQL Modern cloud data platforms Data pipelines and ETL/ELT Lakehouse / medallion architecture Dimensional and star-schema modelling Production data platform ownership Data quality and governance CI/CD and modern engineering practices Experience with Microsoft Fabric would be highly advantageous but is not essential. Candidates with strong experience across Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake or comparable modern cloud data platforms will also be considered. The successful individual will be comfortable operating independently, making technical decisions and remaining highly hands-on, while taking broader ownership of the platform. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a wider data transformation programme, take genuine ownership of a business-critical data platform and, over time, build a data engineering capability around you. Please note: this position is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Oct 10, 2026
Full time
Lead Data Engineer Permanent Remote UK £75,000-£85,000 + 20% Bonus + Excellent Pension Cedar are supporting a growing organisation undergoing a significant data transformation programme with the appointment of a Lead Data Engineer. The role forms part of a wider programme to bring greater ownership of the organisation's data capability in-house and continue the development of its modern cloud data platform. This is a highly hands-on role offering significant autonomy. You will initially operate as the senior Data Engineer within the business, taking ownership of a platform that has been developed with an external technology partner. The role Take end-to-end technical ownership of a modern cloud data platform Take ownership of the existing architecture, challenging and improving it where appropriate Design, build and optimise scalable data pipelines and data models Work across Lakehouse and medallion architectures, including Bronze, Silver and Gold layers Develop dimensional models including facts, dimensions and star schemas Own platform reliability, monitoring, performance and incident management Establish standards around data quality, governance, lineage and security Implement and improve CI/CD and deployment processes Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions Manage the transition of knowledge and capability from external suppliers into the organisation Longer term, help build and develop the internal data engineering capability Experience required We are looking for a genuinely hands-on Senior or Lead Data Engineer with strong experience across: Python / PySpark SQL Modern cloud data platforms Data pipelines and ETL/ELT Lakehouse / medallion architecture Dimensional and star-schema modelling Production data platform ownership Data quality and governance CI/CD and modern engineering practices Experience with Microsoft Fabric would be highly advantageous but is not essential. Candidates with strong experience across Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake or comparable modern cloud data platforms will also be considered. The successful individual will be comfortable operating independently, making technical decisions and remaining highly hands-on, while taking broader ownership of the platform. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a wider data transformation programme, take genuine ownership of a business-critical data platform and, over time, build a data engineering capability around you. Please note: this position is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
A role has been created for a Head of Tax & Treasury working for a high growth, PE backed multinational group. The Group has an impressive 5-year plan that will see it grow organically and through acquisition. They are looking for an experienced Tax professional to put a strategy in place for tax, manage global compliance, add value to transactions and put governance and processes in place. Key responsibilities include: Develop and lead the Group's global tax strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives, growth plans and shareholder expectations Own the Group's transfer pricing strategy, governance framework and supporting documentation. M&A support to include structuring, integration and synergy realisation Provide oversight and governance across all indirect taxes, including VAT, GST, WHT and Employment taxes Oversight of compliance, tax provisioning, tax accounting and external reporting requirements This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Tax or International Tax Senior Manager / Director to take on a broader remit and shape how Tax & Treasury can become a strategic part of the leadership team. This is a fast paced, high growth business that requires someone with strong UK and international tax experience with the ability to demonstrate being hands-on as well as strategic. They have a very flexible approach to office working with only requiring 2 days in a month required in their Central London offices. Please apply now for more information.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
A role has been created for a Head of Tax & Treasury working for a high growth, PE backed multinational group. The Group has an impressive 5-year plan that will see it grow organically and through acquisition. They are looking for an experienced Tax professional to put a strategy in place for tax, manage global compliance, add value to transactions and put governance and processes in place. Key responsibilities include: Develop and lead the Group's global tax strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives, growth plans and shareholder expectations Own the Group's transfer pricing strategy, governance framework and supporting documentation. M&A support to include structuring, integration and synergy realisation Provide oversight and governance across all indirect taxes, including VAT, GST, WHT and Employment taxes Oversight of compliance, tax provisioning, tax accounting and external reporting requirements This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Tax or International Tax Senior Manager / Director to take on a broader remit and shape how Tax & Treasury can become a strategic part of the leadership team. This is a fast paced, high growth business that requires someone with strong UK and international tax experience with the ability to demonstrate being hands-on as well as strategic. They have a very flexible approach to office working with only requiring 2 days in a month required in their Central London offices. Please apply now for more information.
Cedar is currently partnered with a unique Financial Services organisation to help them secure an Interim Head of FP&A. The role will take ownership of the FP&A function, act as a strategic business partner across the organisation and help drive the continued development of planning, analysis and decision support. This is a 12-month contract based in Central London, paying £700-£800 per day. The Company This is a Financial Services organisation operating in a complex stakeholder environment, with a clear social purpose alongside its commercial and operational objectives. The business has developed significantly in recent years and continues to invest in its people, processes and analytical capability. Its work has a broader societal impact, giving the organisation a clear sense of purpose beyond financial performance. The successful candidate will join at an important stage, with scope to improve how FP&A supports the wider organisation and senior decision-making from its Central London base. The Role As Interim Head of FP&A, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, planning and performance analysis, while acting as a senior strategic business partner across the organisation. A major focus will be improving how FP&A operates, with particular emphasis on automation, continuous improvement and providing more proactive, decision-focused insight. Key responsibilities include: Own and lead budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning. Act as a strategic business partner to senior stakeholders, providing challenge, insight and commercial support. Lead financial modelling, scenario analysis and forward-looking planning. Improve and automate variance analysis and wider FP&A processes. Translate financial and operational information into clear, actionable insight. Improve the quality and consistency of management information and performance analysis. Drive continuous improvement across FP&A tools, processes and outputs. Coach and develop the FP&A team towards greater consistency, proactivity and ownership. Your Profile You will ideally have: A formal accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. Strong Head of FP&A or senior FP&A leadership experience. Clear ownership of budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes. Significant strategic business-partnering experience with senior stakeholders. Advanced financial modelling and scenario-analysis capability. Demonstrable experience improving or automating FP&A processes, particularly variance analysis. Strong team leadership and coaching experience. A track record of driving continuous improvement within FP&A. The ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when required. Prior Financial Services experience would be useful but is not essential. Compensation & Benefits This 12-month Interim Head of FP&A role pays £700-£800 per day. The role offers the opportunity to join a purpose-led Financial Services organisation with scope to shape FP&A, improve decision support and influence senior stakeholders across the business. The role is based in Central London, with one day per week in the office.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Cedar is currently partnered with a unique Financial Services organisation to help them secure an Interim Head of FP&A. The role will take ownership of the FP&A function, act as a strategic business partner across the organisation and help drive the continued development of planning, analysis and decision support. This is a 12-month contract based in Central London, paying £700-£800 per day. The Company This is a Financial Services organisation operating in a complex stakeholder environment, with a clear social purpose alongside its commercial and operational objectives. The business has developed significantly in recent years and continues to invest in its people, processes and analytical capability. Its work has a broader societal impact, giving the organisation a clear sense of purpose beyond financial performance. The successful candidate will join at an important stage, with scope to improve how FP&A supports the wider organisation and senior decision-making from its Central London base. The Role As Interim Head of FP&A, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, planning and performance analysis, while acting as a senior strategic business partner across the organisation. A major focus will be improving how FP&A operates, with particular emphasis on automation, continuous improvement and providing more proactive, decision-focused insight. Key responsibilities include: Own and lead budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning. Act as a strategic business partner to senior stakeholders, providing challenge, insight and commercial support. Lead financial modelling, scenario analysis and forward-looking planning. Improve and automate variance analysis and wider FP&A processes. Translate financial and operational information into clear, actionable insight. Improve the quality and consistency of management information and performance analysis. Drive continuous improvement across FP&A tools, processes and outputs. Coach and develop the FP&A team towards greater consistency, proactivity and ownership. Your Profile You will ideally have: A formal accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. Strong Head of FP&A or senior FP&A leadership experience. Clear ownership of budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes. Significant strategic business-partnering experience with senior stakeholders. Advanced financial modelling and scenario-analysis capability. Demonstrable experience improving or automating FP&A processes, particularly variance analysis. Strong team leadership and coaching experience. A track record of driving continuous improvement within FP&A. The ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when required. Prior Financial Services experience would be useful but is not essential. Compensation & Benefits This 12-month Interim Head of FP&A role pays £700-£800 per day. The role offers the opportunity to join a purpose-led Financial Services organisation with scope to shape FP&A, improve decision support and influence senior stakeholders across the business. The role is based in Central London, with one day per week in the office.
Interim Head of Group Reporting £550-£650 per day 6 months Essex / South East - hybrid, c.3 days per week onsite We are supporting a c.£60m+ turnover, PE-backed manufacturing business with the appointment of an Interim Head of Group Reporting for an initial six-month assignment. The business operates in a high-volume, operationally complex environment and forms part of a larger international group. The finance function is responsible for supporting a fast-paced business with a strong focus on reporting, controls, audit, forecasting and group requirements. Key responsibilities Lead and coordinate the year-end / external audit process Own group and management reporting deliverables Ensure accurate and timely month-end and period-end reporting Manage balance sheet controls, reconciliations and reporting integrity Support statutory accounts and wider financial reporting requirements Work with auditors and senior stakeholders to resolve technical accounting queries Review existing reporting and control processes and identify opportunities for improvement Support budgeting, forecasting and wider finance projects where required Manage and support a small finance team Liaise with the wider international group finance function Candidate profile Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred Strong financial reporting and financial control background Demonstrable experience leading an external audit Ideally 5+ years' relevant finance experience Strong stakeholder management skills Experience within a group, multi-entity or international business would be advantageous Sector background is flexible; manufacturing, ecommerce or operationally complex businesses would be useful but are not essential Assignment details Duration: 6 months Rate: £550-£650 per day Location: Essex / South East Working pattern: Ideally 3 days per week onsite, although there may be some flexibility for the right candidate This would suit an experienced Group Reporting Manager, Head of Group Reporting, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager who can quickly take ownership of the reporting and audit agenda within a fast-paced business.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Interim Head of Group Reporting £550-£650 per day 6 months Essex / South East - hybrid, c.3 days per week onsite We are supporting a c.£60m+ turnover, PE-backed manufacturing business with the appointment of an Interim Head of Group Reporting for an initial six-month assignment. The business operates in a high-volume, operationally complex environment and forms part of a larger international group. The finance function is responsible for supporting a fast-paced business with a strong focus on reporting, controls, audit, forecasting and group requirements. Key responsibilities Lead and coordinate the year-end / external audit process Own group and management reporting deliverables Ensure accurate and timely month-end and period-end reporting Manage balance sheet controls, reconciliations and reporting integrity Support statutory accounts and wider financial reporting requirements Work with auditors and senior stakeholders to resolve technical accounting queries Review existing reporting and control processes and identify opportunities for improvement Support budgeting, forecasting and wider finance projects where required Manage and support a small finance team Liaise with the wider international group finance function Candidate profile Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred Strong financial reporting and financial control background Demonstrable experience leading an external audit Ideally 5+ years' relevant finance experience Strong stakeholder management skills Experience within a group, multi-entity or international business would be advantageous Sector background is flexible; manufacturing, ecommerce or operationally complex businesses would be useful but are not essential Assignment details Duration: 6 months Rate: £550-£650 per day Location: Essex / South East Working pattern: Ideally 3 days per week onsite, although there may be some flexibility for the right candidate This would suit an experienced Group Reporting Manager, Head of Group Reporting, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager who can quickly take ownership of the reporting and audit agenda within a fast-paced business.
Interim Head of Group Reporting £550-£650 per day 6 months Essex / South East - hybrid, c.3 days per week onsite We are supporting a c.£60m+ turnover, PE-backed manufacturing business with the appointment of an Interim Head of Group Reporting for an initial six-month assignment. The business operates in a high-volume, operationally complex environment and forms part of a larger international group. The finance function is responsible for supporting a fast-paced business with a strong focus on reporting, controls, audit, forecasting and group requirements. Key responsibilities Lead and coordinate the year-end / external audit process Own group and management reporting deliverables Ensure accurate and timely month-end and period-end reporting Manage balance sheet controls, reconciliations and reporting integrity Support statutory accounts and wider financial reporting requirements Work with auditors and senior stakeholders to resolve technical accounting queries Review existing reporting and control processes and identify opportunities for improvement Support budgeting, forecasting and wider finance projects where required Manage and support a small finance team Liaise with the wider international group finance function Candidate profile Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred Strong financial reporting and financial control background Demonstrable experience leading an external audit Ideally 5+ years' relevant finance experience Strong stakeholder management skills Experience within a group, multi-entity or international business would be advantageous Sector background is flexible; manufacturing, ecommerce or operationally complex businesses would be useful but are not essential Assignment details Duration: 6 months Rate: £550-£650 per day Location: Essex / South East Working pattern: Ideally 3 days per week onsite, although there may be some flexibility for the right candidate This would suit an experienced Group Reporting Manager, Head of Group Reporting, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager who can quickly take ownership of the reporting and audit agenda within a fast-paced business.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Interim Head of Group Reporting £550-£650 per day 6 months Essex / South East - hybrid, c.3 days per week onsite We are supporting a c.£60m+ turnover, PE-backed manufacturing business with the appointment of an Interim Head of Group Reporting for an initial six-month assignment. The business operates in a high-volume, operationally complex environment and forms part of a larger international group. The finance function is responsible for supporting a fast-paced business with a strong focus on reporting, controls, audit, forecasting and group requirements. Key responsibilities Lead and coordinate the year-end / external audit process Own group and management reporting deliverables Ensure accurate and timely month-end and period-end reporting Manage balance sheet controls, reconciliations and reporting integrity Support statutory accounts and wider financial reporting requirements Work with auditors and senior stakeholders to resolve technical accounting queries Review existing reporting and control processes and identify opportunities for improvement Support budgeting, forecasting and wider finance projects where required Manage and support a small finance team Liaise with the wider international group finance function Candidate profile Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred Strong financial reporting and financial control background Demonstrable experience leading an external audit Ideally 5+ years' relevant finance experience Strong stakeholder management skills Experience within a group, multi-entity or international business would be advantageous Sector background is flexible; manufacturing, ecommerce or operationally complex businesses would be useful but are not essential Assignment details Duration: 6 months Rate: £550-£650 per day Location: Essex / South East Working pattern: Ideally 3 days per week onsite, although there may be some flexibility for the right candidate This would suit an experienced Group Reporting Manager, Head of Group Reporting, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager who can quickly take ownership of the reporting and audit agenda within a fast-paced business.
IT Audit / SOX Consultant (Technical Controls) Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: £400-£450 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Initial 6 months IR35: Inside IR35 Cedar are supporting a leading consultancy on the search for a technically minded IT Audit / SOX Consultant to join a high-profile programme for an international client. This is a hands-on delivery role where you'll be responsible for executing SOX 404 testing across IT General Controls (ITGCs), key reports and automated controls. We're looking for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, can quickly work through testing activities and has the technical capability to understand how automated controls and application logic operate. Key Responsibilities Deliver IT General Controls (ITGC) testing in support of SOX 404 compliance. Perform testing of key reports and automated controls used in financial reporting. Review application logic, system configurations and technical implementations to validate the effectiveness of automated controls. Identify issues within automated processes and work with technical teams to understand and assess control deficiencies. Gather, review and document audit evidence in line with SOX methodology. Produce high-quality workpapers and communicate findings clearly to client stakeholders. Work collaboratively with IT, application and business teams throughout the audit lifecycle. About You You'll have: Experience delivering IT Audit, SOX or IT General Controls (ITGC) testing. Strong understanding of SOX 404 compliance and IT control frameworks. Experience testing automated controls, key reports and application controls. The ability to understand technical logic, system configurations or code that underpins automated controls. A hands-on, analytical approach with the confidence to investigate issues and work through testing independently. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Previous consulting or professional services experience is desirable. Desirable Experience Experience supporting US-listed organisations or SOX programmes. Exposure to ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle or Workday. Experience working alongside developers, application support or engineering teams. Knowledge of IT Application Controls (ITACs) and automated control environments. If you're an experienced IT Audit professional who enjoys the technical side of controls testing and is looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
IT Audit / SOX Consultant (Technical Controls) Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: £400-£450 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Initial 6 months IR35: Inside IR35 Cedar are supporting a leading consultancy on the search for a technically minded IT Audit / SOX Consultant to join a high-profile programme for an international client. This is a hands-on delivery role where you'll be responsible for executing SOX 404 testing across IT General Controls (ITGCs), key reports and automated controls. We're looking for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, can quickly work through testing activities and has the technical capability to understand how automated controls and application logic operate. Key Responsibilities Deliver IT General Controls (ITGC) testing in support of SOX 404 compliance. Perform testing of key reports and automated controls used in financial reporting. Review application logic, system configurations and technical implementations to validate the effectiveness of automated controls. Identify issues within automated processes and work with technical teams to understand and assess control deficiencies. Gather, review and document audit evidence in line with SOX methodology. Produce high-quality workpapers and communicate findings clearly to client stakeholders. Work collaboratively with IT, application and business teams throughout the audit lifecycle. About You You'll have: Experience delivering IT Audit, SOX or IT General Controls (ITGC) testing. Strong understanding of SOX 404 compliance and IT control frameworks. Experience testing automated controls, key reports and application controls. The ability to understand technical logic, system configurations or code that underpins automated controls. A hands-on, analytical approach with the confidence to investigate issues and work through testing independently. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Previous consulting or professional services experience is desirable. Desirable Experience Experience supporting US-listed organisations or SOX programmes. Exposure to ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle or Workday. Experience working alongside developers, application support or engineering teams. Knowledge of IT Application Controls (ITACs) and automated control environments. If you're an experienced IT Audit professional who enjoys the technical side of controls testing and is looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Cedar is partnered with an investor-backed SaaS business in the City of London to appoint an Interim Financial Controller. This is an initial 3-month Interim Financial Controller contract offering a day rate of £600-£700 per day. The Company This is an established software business with an international customer base and a lean, visible finance function. The business is entering an important period for finance and wants to bring in an experienced Interim Financial Controller who can quickly get to grips with the numbers, strengthen the underlying processes and leave the function in a much better place. There is genuine scope to make an impact. The role combines hands-on financial control with forecasting, reporting improvement and input into how the finance function should operate longer term. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, the Interim Financial Controller will take ownership of stabilising and improving the finance function. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing the balance sheet and strengthening the quality of reconciliations. Resolving historic accounting issues and improving confidence in the numbers. Tightening month-end close and introducing clearer financial controls. Improving the quality and timeliness of management reporting. Reviewing revenue accounting and other key technical areas. Supporting consolidated reporting across a multi-entity structure. Building better short-term cash flow visibility. Leading budgeting, reforecasting and forward-looking financial planning. Developing more useful KPI and management information. Supporting and developing the existing finance team. Helping shape the longer-term structure of the finance function. Your Profile Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. Strong Financial Controller experience. Proven experience improving, stabilising or cleaning up finance functions. Strong balance sheet, reconciliation and month-end capability. Comfortable operating hands-on and getting into the detail. Good technical accounting and multi-entity reporting experience. Strong forecasting and cash flow capability. Compensation & Working Arrangements The day rate for this Interim Financial Controller role is £600-£700 per day. The position is based in the City of London, with approximately 3 days per week in the office. The initial contract is expected to run for 3 months, with potential to extend. For an Interim Financial Controller looking for a hands-on assignment in the City of London, this offers the chance to take real ownership of the finance function and materially improve the quality of reporting, controls and forward planning. Day rate: £600-£700 per day.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Cedar is partnered with an investor-backed SaaS business in the City of London to appoint an Interim Financial Controller. This is an initial 3-month Interim Financial Controller contract offering a day rate of £600-£700 per day. The Company This is an established software business with an international customer base and a lean, visible finance function. The business is entering an important period for finance and wants to bring in an experienced Interim Financial Controller who can quickly get to grips with the numbers, strengthen the underlying processes and leave the function in a much better place. There is genuine scope to make an impact. The role combines hands-on financial control with forecasting, reporting improvement and input into how the finance function should operate longer term. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, the Interim Financial Controller will take ownership of stabilising and improving the finance function. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing the balance sheet and strengthening the quality of reconciliations. Resolving historic accounting issues and improving confidence in the numbers. Tightening month-end close and introducing clearer financial controls. Improving the quality and timeliness of management reporting. Reviewing revenue accounting and other key technical areas. Supporting consolidated reporting across a multi-entity structure. Building better short-term cash flow visibility. Leading budgeting, reforecasting and forward-looking financial planning. Developing more useful KPI and management information. Supporting and developing the existing finance team. Helping shape the longer-term structure of the finance function. Your Profile Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. Strong Financial Controller experience. Proven experience improving, stabilising or cleaning up finance functions. Strong balance sheet, reconciliation and month-end capability. Comfortable operating hands-on and getting into the detail. Good technical accounting and multi-entity reporting experience. Strong forecasting and cash flow capability. Compensation & Working Arrangements The day rate for this Interim Financial Controller role is £600-£700 per day. The position is based in the City of London, with approximately 3 days per week in the office. The initial contract is expected to run for 3 months, with potential to extend. For an Interim Financial Controller looking for a hands-on assignment in the City of London, this offers the chance to take real ownership of the finance function and materially improve the quality of reporting, controls and forward planning. Day rate: £600-£700 per day.
Finance Business Partner - PE Backed Retailer & Consumer Business - Central London Based - £65 - 75k base salary + Bonus Our client is seeking to hire a new and impactful Finance Business Partner position. They are an exciting and fast-growing Retailer Consumer business that is PE-backed and based in the Central London area (hybrid working 3 days in office). They have successfully executed on their business strategy to date, with this being an incredibly exciting time to join them in their next stage of growth. The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional ready to step up from an FP&A or Commercial Finance role, this position offers significant scope for influence and development within a PE-backed environment experiencing strong organic growth and investment. Role responsibilities: Supporting the CFO with effective reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis. Partnering with operational and site leaders to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and margin enhancement. Performing detailed analysis of product and customer profitability. Leading continuous improvement projects to enhance systems, processes, and reporting capabilities. Preparing insightful management reports and KPIs, analysing variances, and communicating key findings to stakeholders. Assisting with cashflow forecasting, external reporting, and annual budgeting cycles. Providing clear insight into contract and project performance Providing ad-hoc financial modelling and strategic analysis to support key business initiatives. Experience you will need to be successful in this role: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven post-qualification experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering roles. Experience within retail, hospitality, or consumer-based environments. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, SQL, or NetSuite experience advantageous). Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships across all levels of the business. A proactive mindset, always seeking to drive performance and continuous improvement. Hands on, self-starter who can get under the skin of the numbers Willingness to travel occasionally to other UK sites.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Finance Business Partner - PE Backed Retailer & Consumer Business - Central London Based - £65 - 75k base salary + Bonus Our client is seeking to hire a new and impactful Finance Business Partner position. They are an exciting and fast-growing Retailer Consumer business that is PE-backed and based in the Central London area (hybrid working 3 days in office). They have successfully executed on their business strategy to date, with this being an incredibly exciting time to join them in their next stage of growth. The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional ready to step up from an FP&A or Commercial Finance role, this position offers significant scope for influence and development within a PE-backed environment experiencing strong organic growth and investment. Role responsibilities: Supporting the CFO with effective reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis. Partnering with operational and site leaders to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and margin enhancement. Performing detailed analysis of product and customer profitability. Leading continuous improvement projects to enhance systems, processes, and reporting capabilities. Preparing insightful management reports and KPIs, analysing variances, and communicating key findings to stakeholders. Assisting with cashflow forecasting, external reporting, and annual budgeting cycles. Providing clear insight into contract and project performance Providing ad-hoc financial modelling and strategic analysis to support key business initiatives. Experience you will need to be successful in this role: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven post-qualification experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering roles. Experience within retail, hospitality, or consumer-based environments. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, SQL, or NetSuite experience advantageous). Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships across all levels of the business. A proactive mindset, always seeking to drive performance and continuous improvement. Hands on, self-starter who can get under the skin of the numbers Willingness to travel occasionally to other UK sites.
Cedar is partnered with a PE-backed investment business in the City of London to appoint an Interim Fund Accountant for a 6-12 month assignment. The role is paying £450-£650 per day. The Company The business operates a growing investment platform across multiple entities and jurisdictions, with an active portfolio and ongoing transaction activity. The finance team supports the wider investment function across fund accounting, reporting, cash management, investor requirements and deal activity, working closely with senior stakeholders, lenders, advisers and external service providers. The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Interim Fund Accountant will take ownership of fund and investment accounting across a portfolio of entities. Key responsibilities include: Owning monthly, quarterly and year-end fund accounting and reporting. Reviewing financial information across investment entities and underlying structures. Coordinating consolidations across multiple entities and jurisdictions. Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules. Supporting capital calls, distributions and intercompany funding movements. Managing cash positions and liquidity across the structure. Supporting investor reporting and other stakeholder requirements. Assisting with lender reporting, covenant calculations and cash waterfalls. Supporting acquisitions, disposals and transaction-related accounting. Coordinating statutory accounts, year-end audit and external reporting. Your Profile ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant. Strong fund accounting, investment accounting or portfolio finance experience. Comfortable working across complex multi-entity and SPV structures. Strong financial reporting, consolidation and balance sheet capability. Experience with capital calls, distributions, cash management and investor reporting. Good understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting. Exposure to transactions and lender reporting would be useful. Experience within private equity, infrastructure or another investment environment would be advantageous. £450-£650 per day should represent a fair market rate for your experience or a logical progression from your previous compensation. Compensation & Working Arrangements This Interim Fund Accountant assignment is expected to run for 6-12 months, with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days per week in impressive City of London offices. The role offers broad exposure across fund accounting, investor reporting, cash management and transaction activity within a PE-backed investment business, with a day rate of £450-£650 per day.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Cedar is partnered with a PE-backed investment business in the City of London to appoint an Interim Fund Accountant for a 6-12 month assignment. The role is paying £450-£650 per day. The Company The business operates a growing investment platform across multiple entities and jurisdictions, with an active portfolio and ongoing transaction activity. The finance team supports the wider investment function across fund accounting, reporting, cash management, investor requirements and deal activity, working closely with senior stakeholders, lenders, advisers and external service providers. The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Interim Fund Accountant will take ownership of fund and investment accounting across a portfolio of entities. Key responsibilities include: Owning monthly, quarterly and year-end fund accounting and reporting. Reviewing financial information across investment entities and underlying structures. Coordinating consolidations across multiple entities and jurisdictions. Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules. Supporting capital calls, distributions and intercompany funding movements. Managing cash positions and liquidity across the structure. Supporting investor reporting and other stakeholder requirements. Assisting with lender reporting, covenant calculations and cash waterfalls. Supporting acquisitions, disposals and transaction-related accounting. Coordinating statutory accounts, year-end audit and external reporting. Your Profile ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant. Strong fund accounting, investment accounting or portfolio finance experience. Comfortable working across complex multi-entity and SPV structures. Strong financial reporting, consolidation and balance sheet capability. Experience with capital calls, distributions, cash management and investor reporting. Good understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting. Exposure to transactions and lender reporting would be useful. Experience within private equity, infrastructure or another investment environment would be advantageous. £450-£650 per day should represent a fair market rate for your experience or a logical progression from your previous compensation. Compensation & Working Arrangements This Interim Fund Accountant assignment is expected to run for 6-12 months, with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days per week in impressive City of London offices. The role offers broad exposure across fund accounting, investor reporting, cash management and transaction activity within a PE-backed investment business, with a day rate of £450-£650 per day.
Cedar is partnered with a fast-growth, VC-backed consumer brand in Central London to appoint an Interim FP&A Manager. This is a 6-month contract offering a day rate of £350-450 per day. The Company This is a high-growth, digitally-led consumer business with a strong investor base and a data-rich operating model. The business is continuing to invest in its systems, reporting and analytical capability, and is looking to strengthen the FP&A function during a period of continued change and development. The Role The Interim FP&A Manager will take ownership of core FP&A activity, with a particular focus on analysis, modelling, systems and data. Key responsibilities include: Owning core FP&A reporting and monthly performance analysis. Supporting budgeting, forecasting and periodic reforecasting. Maintaining and improving P&L, balance sheet and cash flow models. Manipulating and analysing large, complex financial and operational datasets. Validating underlying data and investigating inconsistencies. Supporting finance systems implementation and reporting improvements. Improving automation, reporting workflows and model scalability. Producing variance, scenario and sensitivity analysis. Strengthening forecast accuracy and management information. Supporting Board and investor reporting. Providing ad hoc modelling and analytical support across FP&A. Your Profile Strong hands-on FP&A and financial modelling experience. Advanced Excel. Comfortable manipulating and validating large, complex datasets. Experience improving FP&A reporting, systems or processes. Exposure to systems implementation, BI tools or reporting transformation would be advantageous. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment. Compensation & Working Arrangements The day rate for this Interim FP&A Manager role is £350-450 per day. The role is based in Central London, with hybrid working requiring 3 days per week in the office. This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on FP&A specialist who enjoys getting into the detail of models, systems and data while helping build a cleaner, more scalable reporting environment.
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
Cedar is partnered with a fast-growth, VC-backed consumer brand in Central London to appoint an Interim FP&A Manager. This is a 6-month contract offering a day rate of £350-450 per day. The Company This is a high-growth, digitally-led consumer business with a strong investor base and a data-rich operating model. The business is continuing to invest in its systems, reporting and analytical capability, and is looking to strengthen the FP&A function during a period of continued change and development. The Role The Interim FP&A Manager will take ownership of core FP&A activity, with a particular focus on analysis, modelling, systems and data. Key responsibilities include: Owning core FP&A reporting and monthly performance analysis. Supporting budgeting, forecasting and periodic reforecasting. Maintaining and improving P&L, balance sheet and cash flow models. Manipulating and analysing large, complex financial and operational datasets. Validating underlying data and investigating inconsistencies. Supporting finance systems implementation and reporting improvements. Improving automation, reporting workflows and model scalability. Producing variance, scenario and sensitivity analysis. Strengthening forecast accuracy and management information. Supporting Board and investor reporting. Providing ad hoc modelling and analytical support across FP&A. Your Profile Strong hands-on FP&A and financial modelling experience. Advanced Excel. Comfortable manipulating and validating large, complex datasets. Experience improving FP&A reporting, systems or processes. Exposure to systems implementation, BI tools or reporting transformation would be advantageous. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment. Compensation & Working Arrangements The day rate for this Interim FP&A Manager role is £350-450 per day. The role is based in Central London, with hybrid working requiring 3 days per week in the office. This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on FP&A specialist who enjoys getting into the detail of models, systems and data while helping build a cleaner, more scalable reporting environment.
Credit Controller Location: Knockholt, Kent (2 days a week, 3 days from home) Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum PLEASE NOTE: To be successful for this role you must live within a commutable distance from Knockholt and hold a full driving licence with access to a vehicle. Candidates who do not meet this criteria will not be contacted. We are currently partnering with a fast-growing, acquisitive organisation to appoint a Credit Controller. This is a hands-on Credit Control position with a strong focus on clearing legacy debt, alongside supporting process improvements and general day-to-day credit control duties. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and customers to improve cash collection and strengthen credit processes. Key Responsibilities Manage and clear legacy debt, working with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding accounts. Assist in implementing new credit control processes to improve efficiency and reporting. Perform day-to-day credit control activities, including invoicing, account reconciliation, and collections. Monitor aged debt, chase overdue payments, and escalate issues where required. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function. Key Requirements Minimum 4 years' experience in Credit Control or accounts receivable roles. Strong understanding of credit control processes and debt management. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in problem-solving. Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle is essential
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
Credit Controller Location: Knockholt, Kent (2 days a week, 3 days from home) Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum PLEASE NOTE: To be successful for this role you must live within a commutable distance from Knockholt and hold a full driving licence with access to a vehicle. Candidates who do not meet this criteria will not be contacted. We are currently partnering with a fast-growing, acquisitive organisation to appoint a Credit Controller. This is a hands-on Credit Control position with a strong focus on clearing legacy debt, alongside supporting process improvements and general day-to-day credit control duties. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and customers to improve cash collection and strengthen credit processes. Key Responsibilities Manage and clear legacy debt, working with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding accounts. Assist in implementing new credit control processes to improve efficiency and reporting. Perform day-to-day credit control activities, including invoicing, account reconciliation, and collections. Monitor aged debt, chase overdue payments, and escalate issues where required. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function. Key Requirements Minimum 4 years' experience in Credit Control or accounts receivable roles. Strong understanding of credit control processes and debt management. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in problem-solving. Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle is essential
