Group Financial Controller

Cedar is currently partnered with a Private-Equity Backed Business Services group to help them secure an Interim Group Financial Controller. The role will report directly to the CFO and will play a key role in stabilising and professionalising the group finance function during a period of rapid growth and post-acquisition integration.

This is an initial 6-month contract, paying a day rate of £700-£900/day (outside IR35), based in their Central London office on a hybrid basis.

The Company
This multi-entity group has grown rapidly through acquisition and is now backed by a mid-market Private Equity fund. With a focus on integration and performance optimisation, they are actively investing in strengthening group-level finance and control. The business operates across multiple regions and is in the early stages of building a more standardised and investor-ready reporting structure.

The Role
As Interim Group Financial Controller, you will:

• Own and deliver monthly group consolidations and board-ready financials under IFRS
• Lead on year-end audit preparation, working closely with external auditors and preparing technical accounting papers
• Implement or enhance internal controls, close process and reporting cadence
• Support the integration of newly acquired entities and harmonisation of accounting policies
• Oversee cashflow and working capital reporting across the group
• Partner with the CFO on PE investor reporting, MI and board materials
• Mentor and support development of the central finance team

Your Profile
You will ideally have:

• A formal Accountancy Qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CA, etc.)
• Experience as a Group FC or no.2 in a PE-backed, acquisitive environment
• Strong technical IFRS knowledge and experience owning year-end audit and consolidation
• Confidence operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with legacy systems
• Gravitas to liaise with investors, auditors and senior leadership
• The day rate of £700-£900/day represents either a natural uplift in rate or parity with your recent interim roles

Compensation & Benefits
As well as the competitive day rate of £700-£900/day, this Interim Group Financial Controller contract offers the opportunity to work with a highly experienced CFO and PE investors during a critical scale-up phase. You'll play a pivotal role in building out a fit-for-purpose finance function and will gain exposure to post-deal integration and M&A-readiness work.

The role is based in Central London with a hybrid working pattern (2-3 days in office), within easy walking distance of multiple transport links.