Full job descriptionCedar is partnered with a PE-backed healthcare services business to appoint an Interim Chief Financial Officer. This is a 6-12 month contract offering £1,250-£1,500 per day, based in the Luton area with hybrid working (3-4 days per week in the office).
The role sits at Board level and focuses on value creation, operational performance, exit readiness and financial leadership across an investor-backed services platform, working closely with the CEO, Board and private equity sponsor.

The Company
The organisation is a PE-backed healthcare services platform operating within a regulated, operationally intensive environment.
Following a period of transformation and financial stabilisation, the business is now focused on EBITDA improvement, operational leverage, enhanced reporting quality and preparation for a future transaction process.
Finance plays a central role in supporting both operational performance and strategic decision-making.

The Role
The Interim CFO will lead the business through the next phase of value creation and exit preparation, ensuring a commercially focused and investor-ready finance function.


Key responsibilities include:
*Leading financial and operational exit readiness, including preparation for future diligence processes
*Partnering with the CEO and PE sponsor on value creation, strategic planning and performance improvement initiatives
*Owning forecasting, budgeting, cashflow management and long-range planning
*Enhancing KPI reporting and management information across margins, cash and operational performance
*Driving EBITDA improvement, working capital optimisation and cost discipline
*Strengthening controls, governance, reporting quality and balance sheet ownership
*Managing lender, investor and external advisor relationships
*Leading the finance function whilst improving collaboration across finance, IT and procurement


Your Profile
*Proven Interim CFO with experience in PE-backed or investor-led businesses
*Track record supporting PE exits, refinancing processes or transaction events
*Strong experience driving value creation, cash optimisation and operational improvement
*Deep technical grounding across reporting, controls and governance
*Commercially credible with Boards, investors, lenders and advisors
*Hands-on and comfortable operating in complex, service-led environments

Compensation & Working Arrangements
The day rate for this Interim CFO role is £1,250-£1,500 per day. The role is based in the Luton area with hybrid working (3-4 days per week in the office). This is a 6-12 month assignment supporting a significant value creation and exit preparation programme within a PE-backed business.