Interim Group Financial Controller

Cedar; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PE-backed tech provider is seeking an Interim Group Financial Controller in Central London. This role involves overseeing financial statements, cash flow management, and driving digital transformation within the finance function. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong expertise in UK GAAP and experience in technology environments.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with extensive experience in financial control and operations.
• Strong expertise in UK GAAP, audit, and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements under UK GAAP.
• Lead cash flow management and working capital optimisation initiatives.
• Champion finance digital transformation and process simplification.

Skills

Financial Control

Operations

UK GAAP

Audit

Tax Compliance

Process Improvements

Education

ACA

ACCA

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Interim Finance, Private Equity and PE-Backed Business

Cedar is partnered with a leading, PE-backed Tech provider to recruit an Interim Group Financial Controller based in Central London. This is an interim assignment offering a competitive daily rate (Outside of IR35)

The Company

This rapidly expanding business simplifies digital connectivity by bringing together mobile operators, government bodies, and real estate partners. With thousands of sites under management and extensive experience in complex wireless environments-including major transport hubs and high-profile urban developments-the company is at the forefront of telecoms innovation.

The Interim Role

As Interim Group Financial Controller, you will:

• Oversee preparation of consolidated monthly and annual financial statements, working papers, and balance sheet reconciliations under UK GAAP.
• Lead cash flow management, treasury, and working capital optimisation initiatives.
• Manage financial control frameworks, external audit coordination, and compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise transactional finance teams (AP, AR, payroll) and drive automation across financial operations.
• Champion finance digital transformation, including system enhancements and process simplification
• Support project accounting, reporting, and post-acquisition integrations.
• Mentor and develop a small finance team, fostering continuous improvement and professional growth.

Your Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) with extensive experience in financial control and operations.
• Track record in technology or SaaS environments, ideally within PE/VC-backed businesses.
• Strong expertise in UK GAAP, audit, and tax compliance.
• Proven ability to implement finance systems and drive process improvements.
• Hybrid working model and modern Central London office.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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