Cedar

Cedar is partnered with a fast-growing financial services firm to appoint a Senior Finance Manager for its Bristol-based finance team. Offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, this role pays £75,000 to £85,000 per annum and operates on a hybrid basis from Central Bristol. The Business Backed by long-term institutional investors, this organisation has built a significant presence within its market through a combination of strategic acquisitions, operational investment, and sustained organic growth. With finance at the centre of that journey, the business is continuing to strengthen its control environment, reporting capability, and operational infrastructure. This role sits within a high-calibre finance function that works closely with senior leadership to support growth, integration activity, and ongoing transformation initiatives. The environment is collaborative, commercially minded, and suited to individuals who enjoy operating within a changing business where they can influence outcomes and drive improvements. The Opportunity The Senior Finance Manager will take ownership of a broad range of financial control, reporting, and governance activities, ensuring accurate financial information, strong controls, and effective delivery across multiple entities. Alongside core controllership responsibilities, the role will support business change initiatives, acquisition integration, and the continued evolution of finance processes and reporting frameworks. Key responsibilities include: Ownership of month-end close activities and oversight of financial reporting deliverables Reviewing balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, journals, and control processes across multiple entities Supporting statutory reporting requirements and coordinating audit activity with external advisers Ensuring appropriate governance, compliance, and financial controls are maintained across the business Partnering with operational and finance stakeholders to improve reporting quality and financial visibility Supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses into group finance processes and controls Identifying opportunities to streamline reporting cycles and strengthen financial processes Providing leadership and technical guidance to members of the wider finance team Supporting regulatory and corporate reporting requirements where required Producing financial analysis and insight to support senior management decision making Your Profile Recognised accounting qualified, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc Experience overseeing statutory reporting, audit processes, and financial governance Comfortable operating within a growing, multi-entity business structure Strong technical accounting capability combined with a pragmatic and commercial mindset Previous experience managing, mentoring, or developing finance professionals Able to build credibility quickly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders Naturally organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities Salary & Benefits The Senior Finance Manager position offers a salary of £75,000 to £85,000 plus benefits and hybrid working from Central Bristol. Additional benefits include: Exposure to a large, complex and growing financial services organisation Involvement in transformation and acquisition-related projects Direct interaction with senior finance leadership Flexible hybrid working arrangements A supportive and collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement Strong opportunities for professional growth and development

Cedar is partnering with a high-growth, Private Equity-backed business to appoint a Senior FP&A Manager. This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at a pivotal stage of its growth journey, working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team to drive strategic decision-making and support value creation initiatives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the FP&A function, delivering best-in-class planning and analysis, and providing commercial insight across the business. This role is ideal for someone who combines a strong technical accounting background with strategic finance experience and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring robust financial modelling and accurate performance projections. Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to provide strategic financial analysis and commercial insight that supports decision-making. Develop and enhance KPIs, management reporting packs, dashboards, and forecasting tools to improve business performance and visibility. Build sophisticated financial models to evaluate strategic opportunities, investments, and operational initiatives. Support M&A activity, refinancing projects, and other corporate transactions through financial analysis, due diligence, and integration planning. Work closely with the executive team on value creation initiatives and business planning for investors and the Board. Identify opportunities to automate and improve FP&A processes, reporting capabilities, and financial systems. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, commercial, and data teams to drive performance and accountability across the organisation. Mentor and develop members of the FP&A team while helping to build a best-in-class finance function. About You ACA qualification gained within a Big 4 or Top 20 accounting firm. Experience working within a Private Equity-backed or similarly fast-paced, high-growth business. A background in Transaction Services or Investment Banking, with strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities. Experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Finance Business Partnering roles, with evidence of influencing senior stakeholders. Exposure to corporate development, M&A, strategic projects, or other deals-related activity. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a highly visible role with significant exposure to strategic decision-making, corporate transactions, and the continued growth of a market-leading PE-backed business.

Cedar is partnered with a private equity-backed technology and infrastructure business in London to appoint an Interim Corporate Finance Analyst. This is a 3-6 month contract for an Interim Corporate Finance Analyst, offering a day rate of £550-600 per day. The Company This London-based, private equity-backed infrastructure and technology business operates in a capital-intensive, transaction-focused environment. The business is active across acquisitions, financing and long-term planning, with corporate finance playing a central role in evaluating opportunities, structuring funding and supporting senior decision-making. The team is based in London and works closely with executive stakeholders on live transactions. The Role The Interim Corporate Finance Analyst will sit within the Corporate Finance team and focus on Excel-based modelling to support acquisitions, financing activity and strategic planning. The Interim Corporate Finance Analyst will be hands-on in building and refining financial models that inform investment decisions, funding structures and strategic scenarios. This is a London-based role with direct exposure to high-impact corporate finance work. Key responsibilities include: Building and maintaining complex Excel-based financial models to support acquisition and corporate development activity, including transaction models, integrated three-statement models and long-range planning models. Enhancing the long-range financial model, updating for actuals, budget and forecast changes, and improving structure and flexibility to support acquisition scenarios and financing decisions. Running detailed financial analysis on inorganic and strategic opportunities, including valuation, funding structures, leverage, covenant headroom and sensitivity analysis across capital structures. Performing scenario and sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of acquisitions, refinancing and capital structure changes on cash flow, leverage and returns. Producing clear, decision-ready model outputs with well-structured outputs, charts and concise commentary, supported by robust documentation. Supporting M&A and corporate development projects through structured financial analysis, deal structuring and assessment of funding options. Working closely with the Corporate Finance leadership team on acquisition-related modelling, analysis and ad-hoc requests. Your Profile Highly competent Excel-based financial modelling skills. Strong knowledge of financing and capital structures. Experience delivering modelling to support acquisitions and corporate development activity. CA or CFA qualification. Exposure to transaction services, investment banking, private equity or infrastructure finance environments is beneficial. Compensation & Working Arrangements The day rate for this Interim Corporate Finance Analyst role is £550-600 per day. The £550-600 per day rate reflects the scope, complexity and exposure of the position. The role is based in London, with hybrid working in place and office attendance typically 2-3 days per week. This Interim Corporate Finance Analyst position offers £550-600 per day alongside exposure to live transactions, financing activity and senior-level decision-making within a private equity-backed environment.

Finance Business Partner Opportunities Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 + Excellent BenefitsLocation: London (Hybrid) Role type: Permanent We are partnering with a highly respected organisation operating at significant scale within a regulated environment to recruit several Finance Business Partners as part of an exciting period of growth and transformation within its Finance function. These newly created and existing opportunities offer the chance to work closely with senior leaders across the organisation, providing strategic financial insight, robust challenge and commercial support to help shape key business decisions. The Opportunities We are recruiting for three specialist Finance Business Partner positions, the unique elements of each role include: Partnering with senior leaders across key corporate functions, you will provide financial insight, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis while supporting decision-making and promoting strong financial governance. A unique opportunity to establish and shape a newly created business partnering role focused on income performance. Working closely with commercial and marketing teams, you will develop forecasting models, analyse income drivers and support strategic initiatives that maximise organisational performance. Supporting a significant portfolio of strategic change initiatives, you will provide investment appraisal, financial modelling, business case review and ongoing financial oversight to ensure investment decisions deliver maximum value and align with long-term strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Across all roles, responsibilities will include: Delivering high-quality business partnering support to senior stakeholders. Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. Providing insightful financial analysis, reporting and performance commentary. Supporting strategic decision-making through scenario modelling and business case evaluation. Identifying financial risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate actions. Challenging assumptions and promoting strong financial accountability across the business. Strengthening financial governance, controls and value-for-money principles. Developing meaningful management information, KPIs and performance reporting. Supporting continuous improvement across financial processes, reporting and systems. Essential skills: We are keen to speak with commercially minded finance professionals who enjoy building relationships, influencing decision-making and translating complex financial information into meaningful business insight. A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). Post-qualified experience within finance business partnering, FP&A or commercial finance. Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills. Experience working with senior stakeholders and non-finance leaders. Excellent communication and influencing abilities. Advanced Excel and strong financial systems capability. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness. Experience operating within a regulated, governance-focused or complex organisational environment. Additional experience in areas such as commercial finance, income analysis, investment appraisal, transformation programmes, strategic planning or financial modelling would be advantageous.

Head of Financial Governance Salary: £85,000 - £90,000 per annum + excellent benefitsLocation: London - hybrid working Role type: Permanent We are partnering with a large, highly respected organisation operating within a regulated financial services environment to recruit a Head of Financial Governance. This is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal stage in the evolution of the finance function, where significant investment has been made in strengthening governance, risk management and financial control frameworks. Following a substantial programme of transformation, the organisation has established a robust governance framework and is now seeking an experienced professional to take ownership of its ongoing development, effectiveness and continuous improvement. Reporting to a senior finance leader, this role will act as the central point of contact for financial governance activities, working closely with executive stakeholders, risk teams, internal and external auditors, and regulatory bodies. Key responsibilities: You will play a key role in ensuring the organisation maintains a strong financial governance and control environment, supporting compliance with regulatory requirements while promoting best practice across the wider business. Key responsibilities include: Leading and overseeing financial governance activities across the organisation. Maintaining and enhancing finance governance frameworks, policies and controls. Coordinating and managing relationships with internal and external audit providers. Supporting governance reporting and committee processes, including Board and Audit Committee activity. Monitoring financial risks and ensuring appropriate controls are operating effectively. Providing assurance on the effectiveness of the financial control environment and identifying areas for improvement. Managing regulatory submissions and compliance requirements. Supporting the development of ESG reporting and broader governance initiatives. Acting as a key liaison with regulators and other external stakeholders. Promoting a strong risk and control culture through training, mentoring and stakeholder engagement. Essential experience: We are looking for an experienced governance, risk or controls professional who combines technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management skills. Significant experience operating within governance, risk and control frameworks in a finance environment. Experience working within a regulated financial services or similarly regulated environment. Strong understanding of regulatory expectations and governance best practice. Experience managing relationships with internal audit, external audit and senior stakeholders. A track record of developing and enhancing governance frameworks and control environments. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at executive level. A proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy. Experience within pensions, banking, insurance or wider retail financial services environments would be particularly advantageous.