Cedar

About the Company

Cedar is a specialist recruitment and search consultancy that provides bespoke solutions to Finance, Tax, Internal Audit, Change & Transformation and Procurement & Supply Chain and Public Sector/Not-For-Profit clients, within the UK and internationally.

As a specialist consultancy, we are agile, flexible, innovative and our enviable track record proves we punch well above our weight when it comes to delivering appointments that last and add value.

Whether recruiting for entry or board level, on a permanent or contract basis, our entire culture is based on the concept of Listen. Advise. Deliver. We listen to our clients and candidates, understand their key drivers and then advise them as to the best approach to ensure effective delivery. This philosophy helps make sure we get it right first time, every time.

To find out more about our work or how we can assist you or your organisation please contact a member of the team on 0203 002 8050 or email info@cedarrecruitment.com or visit us at www.cedarrecruitment.com.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Cedar

Job Title

Interim FP&A Director

Job Description

Job Title: Interim FP&A Director Role Summary: Lead the FP&A function for a fast‑growing, private‑equity backed infrastructure business over a 6‑month contract, driving planning, forecasting, analysis, and performance management. Expectations: * Deliver high‑quality, executive‑level financial insights and reporting. * Partner with CFO, COO and senior leaders to influence strategy and operational decisions. * Own budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and board‑level reporting. * Improve financial controls, data integrity, and automation of management information. Key Responsibilities: * Set standards for analysis, forecasting and executive reporting. * Partner with senior leadership on strategic commercial decisions. * Serve as primary finance lead for major programmes and capital projects. * Own budgeting and forecasting cycle, ensuring consistency and robustness. * Produce monthly performance reports, variance analysis, KPI tracking and strategic commentary for Board and PE stakeholders. * Provide financial modelling, investment case support and scenario planning for bids and capital projects. * Drive cost optimisation and performance tracking across project portfolios. * Streamline FP&A processes, implement automation and enhance reporting dashboards. * Strengthen financial controls and analytical frameworks. Required Skills: * Advanced financial modelling and data analysis. * Strong commercial acumen and executive‑level influence. * Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex finance into business insights. * Proven track record in FP&A leadership, ideally within PE‑backed infrastructure or similar complex environments. * Experience improving reporting tools, processes and automation. Required Education & Certifications: * ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant. * Minimum of 5+ years in senior FP&A roles (PE‑backed, infrastructure, engineering or operationally complex sectors).

London, United kingdom

On site

22-11-2025

Company Name

Cedar

Job Title

Project Manager

Job Description

Job title: Project Manager – Data Platform Discovery Role Summary: Lead the discovery phase of a data platform solution (Azure or Microsoft Fabric) for a major technology partner, serving as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the delivery vendor. Expactations: * Deliver fractional engagement (3 days per week; 1 day in‑office) under an out‑of‑IR35 contract. * Report directly to the CFO and provide clear, actionable updates to senior leadership. * Substantially contribute to the initial build with potential for long‑term extension. Key Responsibilities: * Act as intermediary between business teams and delivery partner during discovery. * Challenge technical assumptions, solution designs, architecture choices, and timelines. * Translate business requirements into precise technical specifications. * Review proposed Azure or Fabric architectures and data models. * Manage project governance, risks, dependencies, and vendor deliverables. * Provide structured oversight, documentation, and reporting to senior stakeholders. Required Skills: * Proven experience managing data‑platform projects on Azure or Microsoft Fabric. * Sufficient technical understanding to evaluate architecture and challenge vendors. * Strong communication and facilitation skills for non‑technical audiences. * Ability to act as an effective conduit between business units and external delivery partners. Required Education & Certifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). * Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent preferred. * Microsoft Azure or Fabric certification highly desirable.

London, United kingdom

On site

02-12-2025