Financial Controller

Cedar is currently partnered with a newly independent, private equity-backed technology business to secure an Interim Financial Controller. The role is an 8-week contract, paying a competitive day rate (outside IR35). The role requires 3 days per week on-site in Reigate.

The Company

This carve-out from a larger group has recently received backing from a mid-cap private equity fund and is in the early stages of establishing itself as a standalone entity. An SME business, they are focused on stabilising its core finance function post-separation. The CFO is looking to bring in an experienced, hands-on finance leader to drive reporting accuracy, embed control, and support the transition of transactional finance processes to an outsourced partner.

The Role

As Interim Financial Controller, you will:

• Lead a robust month-end close process, delivering timely and accurate outputs with supporting reconciliations and commentary
• Take full ownership of the balance sheet, identifying and resolving legacy issues stemming from the carve-out
• Support the migration of AP, AR and payroll functions to an outsourced accounting partner
• Oversee the data and process transfer, ensuring completeness, integrity and audit-ready documentation
• Refine and improve management reporting packs for both internal stakeholders and PE board reporting
• Introduce or strengthen financial controls, policies and documentation in a lean environment
• Act as a right hand to the CFO, supporting ad hoc finance projects and decision-making

Your Profile

You will ideally have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong financial control and reporting experience, including balance sheet ownership
• Previous experience in carve-outs, standalone environments, or post-separation finance teams
• Exposure to outsourced finance transitions, shared service centres or BPO migrations
• Comfort working in PE-backed or investor-led businesses with high change velocity
• Hands-on and pragmatic approach, capable of operating autonomously in a dynamic environment
• Availability to start from Monday 19th May, and able to commit to 3 days per week in Reigate for the duration

Compensation & Benefits

This interim Financial Controller role offers a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact finance leadership role at a critical point in a PE-backed carve-out journey. You'll play a key role in shaping the finance infrastructure and ensuring a smooth operational transition, with meaningful exposure to both senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.

The business operates a hybrid model - typically 3 days on-site in Reigate - and fosters a pragmatic, delivery-focused culture.