Interim CFO

Cedar; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed healthcare services firm in London is seeking an experienced Interim CFO for a 6-month assignment. The role involves full ownership of the finance function, enhancing financial controls, and leading the finance team during a critical transition. The assignment offers £1000-1500 per day with hybrid work options. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with solid CFO experience in private equity settings.

Benefits

Direct exposure to private equity stakeholders

High-impact leadership role

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Proven CFO-level experience in private equity-backed environments.
• Experience of leading finance through post-acquisition transition or similar.
• Hands-on, delivery-focused leader who can create immediate impact.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of financial reporting and management accounts.
• Strengthening financial controls and governance.
• Building out FP&A capability for robust forecasting.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

CFO-level experience

Financial reporting

Compliance

Audit

FP&A skills

Commercial finance

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Cedar is currently partnered with a mid-market, PE-backed healthcare services business to help them secure an Interim CFO. This London-based role is for 6 months, outside IR35, paying £1000-1500 per day, aiming at around 3 days per week in the office.

The Company

This business has recently been acquired by a respected private equity firm and is now entering a critical phase of transition. With a strong position in its market and a clear mandate for growth, the focus is on upgrading finance to investor-grade standards, building forward-looking capability, and ensuring the business is well-placed to deliver on its value creation plan.

The Role

The Interim CFO will take full ownership of the finance function, bringing structure, clarity, and insight in line with private equity requirements. This is a hands-on leadership position that combines technical delivery with strategic preparation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full ownership of financial reporting, management accounts, statutory submissions, and cashflow forecasting.
• Strengthening financial controls, processes, and governance to meet the standards expected by a private equity sponsor.
• Upgrading board packs and KPI reporting to ensure transparency and credibility at investor level.
• Building out FP&A capability to deliver robust forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Partnering with the CEO, board, and sponsor on post-deal priorities and early value creation initiatives.
• Leading, mentoring, and stabilising the finance team through a period of change.

Your Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with proven CFO-level experience in private equity-backed environments.
• Strong technical grounding across financial reporting, compliance, and audit, combined with FP&A and commercial finance skills.
• Experience of leading finance through post-acquisition transition or similar periods of transformation.
• Hands-on, delivery-focused leader who can create immediate impact.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, credible at board and sponsor level.

Compensation & Benefits

This Interim CFO assignment offers a highly competitive day rate of £1000-1500 per day, outside IR35, with hybrid working from London (c. 3 days per week in the office).

In addition to the day rate, you will benefit from:

• Leading finance in a newly acquired, PE-backed business during a pivotal stage.
• Direct exposure to private equity stakeholders and early value creation planning.
• The opportunity to put in place robust reporting, controls, and FP&A capability.
• A high-impact role where your leadership will directly influence business performance and value creation.