Cedar is partnered with a PE-backed services group to help them secure an Interim Group Finance Manager. This role is based in Central London on a hybrid basis (3 days per week in the office) and is offered as a 12-month contract, paying a day rate of £425 - £550.
The Company
This high-growth, acquisitive business has scaled rapidly through a combination of organic growth and a consistent M&A strategy. Backed by private equity, the group operates across a multi-entity structure and is continuing to expand its footprint, with finance playing a critical role in supporting integration, control, and scalability.
The business combines pace and ambition with a collaborative, delivery-focused culture. You’ll join a finance team at the centre of the group’s growth journey, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive both reporting excellence and value-creating initiatives.
The Role
As Interim Group Finance Manager, you’ll operate across both core financial reporting and a range of strategic finance projects. The role is split between BAU reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annual) and project-led work, particularly around acquisitions, revenue recognition, process improvements, and SOX remediation.
Key responsibilities include:
* Ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual group reporting processes
* Supporting statutory reporting and audit processes across the group
* Leading and supporting accounting for acquisitions, including integration activities
* Driving improvements in revenue recognition policies and processes
* Supporting SOX remediation and strengthening the control environment
* Delivering process improvement initiatives across group finance and reporting
* Partnering with stakeholders across the business to support ongoing growth and change
Your Profile
* Qualified accountant (ACA/CA or equivalent), ideally practice-trained within audit
* Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience
* Strong grounding in financial reporting within a multi-entity environment
* Experience supporting acquisitions and/or integration activities is highly desirable
* Exposure to revenue recognition and controls/SOX environments preferred
* Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business
Compensation & Benefits
This Interim Group Finance Manager role is offered on a 12-month contract, paying a day rate of £425 - £550. Based in Central London, it offers hybrid working (3 days per week) along with:

* A high-growth, PE-backed environment with strong deal activity
* Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives
* The opportunity to contribute to both BAU finance and transformation projects
* A collaborative and commercially focused finance team
* A fast-paced environment with clear scope for impact and delivery