Interim Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A fast-scaling tech platform in London is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to lead the finance function during a crucial phase of transformation. This role involves managing day-to-day finance operations, overseeing audits, and preparing budgets. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise and operational finance leadership skills. The position offers a competitive day rate and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Hybrid work model

Pivotal role during transformation

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing month-end, year-end, audits, and budgets.
• Experience in PE-backed or international organizations is advantageous.
• Ability to drive delivery in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function day-to-day, ensuring seamless core accounting processes.
• Oversee statutory audits for compliance and smooth delivery.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure accuracy in reporting.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Operational finance leadership

Hands-on leadership style

Analytical skills

Change management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Intro

Cedar is currently partnered with a PE-backed tech platform to help them secure an Interim Financial Controller. This role reports into the CFO and will be based in their Central London office on a hybrid basis (two days per week). It is a 6-month assignment, paying a competitive day rate (outside IR35).

The Company
This fast-scaling, internationally active tech platform has achieved sustained double-digit growth in recent years and now operates across multiple continents. Known for its innovative approach and strong market position, the business is in the midst of a major operational shift designed to strengthen its competitive edge and accelerate global expansion. With a complex international structure and an ambitious leadership team, this is a high-impact environment where finance plays a critical role in enabling change.

The Role
You will lead the finance function day-to-day, ensuring all core accounting and reporting processes run seamlessly while contributing to strategic initiatives and providing commercial insight during a key phase of transformation.

• Manage the finance team to deliver accurate and timely month-end and year-end close.
• Oversee the statutory audit, ensuring smooth delivery and compliance.
• Prepare the annual budget with input from senior stakeholders.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure accuracy in all reporting.
• Deliver targeted analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with senior leadership throughout the business’s transformation programme.

Your Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting expertise and experience in operational finance leadership.
• Track record managing month-end, year-end, audits, and budgets.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to drive delivery in fast-paced settings.
• Comfortable navigating change in complex, growth-focused businesses.
• Prior exposure to PE-backed or international organisations is advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive day rate (outside IR35) and the opportunity to lead the finance function during a pivotal period for a dynamic, PE-backed tech platform. You’ll work closely with an ambitious executive team and contribute directly to the delivery of both operational excellence and strategic goals. Offices are in Central London with excellent transport links.