Interim Group Finance Director

Cedar is currently partnered with a global services business to help them secure an Interim Group Finance Director. This role reports into the Global CFO and will be based in their Central London office. It is a 6-month assignment, paying £1,200-£1,400 per day (outside IR35).

The Company
This high-growth, PE-backed business has established itself as a global leader within its sector. Backed by a large-cap investor, it operates across multiple regions with a complex international structure. The business has expanded rapidly through organic growth and acquisition, and is now entering a critical period of financial evolution.

The Role
As Interim Group Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the global finance function, with responsibility for group reporting, IFRS compliance, technical accounting, operational finance, and audit delivery. You will act as a key member of the senior leadership team, partnering closely with the CFO and Board to shape financial strategy and enhance group-wide visibility.

• Lead group reporting and consolidation across international entities, delivering accurate and timely financials under IFRS.
• Oversee operational finance activity, including AP, AR, cash management and transactional controls.
• Act as the technical accounting lead across the group, addressing complex areas such as IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IFRS 9, and business combinations.
• Own the external audit process, managing the relationship with auditors and ensuring full compliance with evolving reporting standards.
• Lead and mentor a globally dispersed team including heads of consolidation, technical accounting, and regional controllers.
• Drive integration of new acquisitions into the group's financial structure and reporting processes.
• Oversee the optimisation of financial systems, controls, and close timetables to support future scale.
• Provide insightful financial reporting and commentary to senior leadership and investors.

Your Profile
You will ideally have:

• A formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CA).
• A strong technical background, with deep IFRS expertise and a track record of managing complex consolidations.
• Experience leading global finance teams in fast-paced, acquisitive businesses.
• Proven ability to operate in a senior finance leadership capacity, partnering with executive stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience across both technical and operational finance, including oversight of AP/AR and internal control environments.
• Prior exposure to private equity-backed environments or large, complex international structures.

Compensation & Benefits
As well as the day rate of £1,200-£1,400 per day (outside IR35), this interim role as Group Finance Director offers the opportunity to step into a highly strategic leadership position during a pivotal period of change.

You will work alongside a high-calibre executive team and play a critical role in reshaping the global finance function of a world-class business backed by a prominent investor. This opportunity offers genuine impact and influence in a fast-moving, internationally focused environment.

Their impressive offices are located in Central London, within easy reach of major tube and rail links.