Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager

London (Hybrid) 3-6 Months Initially £425-475 per day

Cedar is currently partnered with a PE-backed, international business undergoing a significant period of operational growth and finance improvement, to secure an Interim Finance Manager on an initial contract basis.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, the role will support day-to-day finance operations, management reporting, controls and process improvement activity across a complex multi-entity environment.

The Company

This growing organisation operates across multiple entities and international locations and is continuing to invest heavily in finance infrastructure, reporting capability and operational improvement.

The business has experienced sustained growth and is now focused on strengthening reporting processes, improving controls and creating a more scalable finance function capable of supporting future expansion.

The environment is fast-paced, collaborative and hands-on, with strong exposure to both BAU finance activity and wider improvement initiatives.

The Role

As Interim Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include

Ownership of monthly management accounts across multiple entities

Supporting month-end and year-end close processes

Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring reporting accuracy

Producing detailed variance analysis and management reporting packs

Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting processes

Assisting with statutory audit requirements and financial compliance activity

Supporting improvements to finance controls, processes and reporting timelines

Working closely with operational stakeholders to improve reporting quality and financial visibility

Supporting intercompany accounting and wider group finance activities

Assisting with finance systems improvements, automation and reporting enhancements

Helping drive continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function

Your Profile

You will ideally have

A formal accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), or be close to qualification

Previous Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant or operational finance experience

Strong management accounts, reporting and month-end experience

Exposure to audit, controls and multi-entity environments

Strong Excel and finance systems capability

Experience improving finance processes and reporting efficiency

An organised, hands-on and delivery-focused approach

Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across finance and operational teams

Prior interim or contract experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Compensation & Benefits

As well as a competitive day rate of £425 - £475 per day, this contract offers the opportunity to join a growing and commercially driven organisation during a key phase of operational and finance development.

The role provides broad exposure across reporting, finance operations, controls and process improvement within a collaborative and evolving environment.