Interim CFO

Cedar; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A mid-market healthcare services firm in London is seeking an Interim CFO for a 6-month project. The role requires a qualified accountant with CFO-level experience in private equity settings. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting and governance, leading the finance team through transitions, and enhancing financial capabilities. This opportunity offers a competitive day rate of £1000-1500 and hybrid working arrangements, with about three days in the office.

Benefits

Direct exposure to private equity stakeholders

Opportunity to influence business performance

High-impact leadership role

Qualifications

• Proven CFO-level experience in private equity-backed environments.
• Experience leading finance through post-acquisition transition.
• Ability to create immediate impact as a leader.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of financial reporting and management accounts.
• Strengthen financial controls and governance for private equity standards.
• Upgrade board packs and KPI reporting for transparency.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Strong technical grounding in financial reporting

FP&A and commercial finance skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management

Hands-on, delivery-focused leadership

Job description

Overview

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.