Head of Group Finance

  • Cedar
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Banking

Job Description

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