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