Finance Manager

Cedar is partnered with a growing, private equity-backed SaaS business to appoint an Interim Finance Manager. This is an initial 3-month contract, offering a day rate of £375-425 per day (Inside IR35).

This international, investor-backed software business has established itself as a market leader within its niche and is continuing to invest heavily in its finance function as it scales. Operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, the business combines recurring revenues with a strong commercial focus and an ambitious transformation agenda.

Following continued growth and investment, the finance team is looking to bring in an experienced interim to provide additional bandwidth during a busy reporting period while supporting the ongoing development of the function.

This is a broad, hands-on Finance Manager position within a lean, collaborative finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting financial control through year-end while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting delivery of the year-end close and associated reporting.
• Taking ownership of core financial control activities.
• Overseeing finance operations across AP, AR and Payroll.
• Supporting month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Driving improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting.
• Working closely with senior finance leadership to improve efficiency and strengthen the finance function.
• Supporting wider finance projects and operational improvements as required.

• Strong year-end and financial control experience.
• Previous industry experience within a Finance Manager or Financial Controller capacity.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on operational finance role.
• Strong understanding of finance operations, including AP, AR and Payroll.
• Experience improving finance processes and controls.
• Strong ERP and systems capability.

Compensation & Working Arrangements

The day rate for this Interim Finance Manager role is £375-425 per day (Inside IR35).

The role is based in The City of London, with hybrid working requiring three days per week in the office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-quality private equity-backed software business during an exciting phase of growth and transformation.