Cedar is currently partnered with a leading infrastructure business to secure an Interim Financial Controller for a 12-month assignment, based in North West London. The role is offered on a day rate of £450-500 per day, inside IR35.
The Company
This organisation is a recognised leader in its sector and is part-way through a major finance and systems transformation programme. With a new ERP being implemented and a refreshed operating model underway, the finance team is entering a transition period where robust BAU control, continuity of reporting, and process stabilisation are critical. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining financial discipline while also shaping the future state of the function.
The Role
As Interim Financial Controller, you will:
*Take ownership of month-end, management reporting, and forecasting, ensuring timely and accurate outputs with meaningful analysis.
*Strengthen governance with rigorous balance sheet controls, reconciliations, and process oversight.
*Lead finance operations across AP, AR, treasury, and payroll, maintaining service quality as new systems embed.
*Bring visibility over programme-related spend to support cost control and financial planning throughout the transformation.
*Embed sustainable processes and financial controls within the new system environment.
*Partner with operational and programme stakeholders to enable effective decision-making.
*Coach and support the finance team, ensuring continuity and capability through change.
*Identify opportunities to streamline processes and build scalability into BAU operations.
Your Profile
You will ideally have:
*A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CA).
*Experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance lead in a transformation or change environment.
*Strong technical reporting capability and disciplined financial control.
*Evidence of stabilising a finance function during systems or process transition.
*Excellent stakeholder engagement and business partnering experience.
*Immediate or short-notice availability.
Compensation & Benefits
*Day rate: £450-500 per day (inside IR35)
*12-month initial term
*Hybrid working: 3-4 days per week on-site in North West London
*Highly visible, business-critical role during a major finance transformation
*Opportunity to shape and stabilise core finance processes as the new ERP embeds
*Hands-on remit with strategic exposure, without being siloed in a pure project role
*Ideal platform for an interim who enjoys bringing structure, control, and confidence during change