Interim Finance Manager

Cedar; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar is looking for an Interim Finance Manager to join a fast-growing private equity-backed technology business in London. This contract role offers a dynamic environment with responsibilities including leading finance teams, overseeing cashflow forecasting, and improving financial processes. Ideal candidates will possess formal accounting qualifications and experience in high-growth settings while ensuring timely financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience in a finance role.
• Strong working knowledge of treasury management and transactional finance.
• Experience with process improvement and automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the AP & AR teams.
• Oversee month-end and year-end accounting.
• Support external audit processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Process Improvement

Treasury Management

Working Capital Management

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Job description

This range is provided by Cedar. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Senior Associate - Interim Qualified Finance

Intro
Cedar is currently partnered with an impressive PE-backed Technology business, to secure an Interim Finance Manager. This role is offered on a 3-6 month contract, based in Central London, with a hybrid working model and an expected day rate of £450 - £525 (Inside IR35).

The Company
A fast-growing, private equity-backed Technology business with a strong M&A-driven growth strategy. They offer a collegiate working environment, and are a recognised leader within their field.

The Role
As Interim Finance Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop the AP & AR teams, providing guidance, structure, and performance oversight.
• Own and manage the Banking and Treasury functions, including daily/weekly cashflow forecasting, working capital optimisation, and maintaining banking relationships.
• Oversee month-end and year-end accounting, ensuring timely P&L and balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, and intercompany settlements.
• Support the external audit process with reconciliations, financial analysis, and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Review and streamline current financial processes and systems, driving automation across AP, AR, and cash functions.
• Deliver KPI dashboards and reporting to support strategic decision-making and financial oversight.

Your Profile
You will ideally have:

• A formal accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Proven experience in a similar finance role within a fast-paced, high-growth business, with a minimum of 2 years of post-qualified experience in industry.
• Strong working knowledge of working capital, treasury management, and transactional finance leadership.
• Hands-on experience driving process improvements and implementing automation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Previous experience in contracting roles is preferred but not essential.
• The day rate offered represents a fair value or logical increase on your current salary or day rate.
• Availability to begin immediately or at short notice.

Compensation & Benefits
This Interim Finance Manager role offers a day rate of £450- £525 (Inside IR35), along with the opportunity to play a key role in a high-growth, private equity-backed tech business undergoing significant transformation. The role is hybrid, with around 2-3 days per week in their Central London offices, which are easily accessible via numerous public transport links.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Desktop Computing Software Products

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