Group Finance Manager

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