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 CompanyThis 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 RoleAs 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 & BenefitsThis 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