Full job description

Cedar is partnered with an investor-backed digital infrastructure business to appoint an Interim Finance Manager. This is an initial 6-month contract offering £475-£525 per day (Outside IR35), based in Central London with hybrid working.
Working closely with the Finance Director, this is a pivotal hands-on role within a lean and evolving finance function, supporting a business currently going through a significant growth and scaling phase.
The Company
The organisation is a high-growth, investor-backed digital infrastructure platform operating within a technically complex and rapidly evolving market.
The business is currently scaling its operations and delivery capability across multiple projects, with finance playing a key role in supporting reporting quality, operational visibility and wider business decision-making.
The Role
This role offers broad exposure across financial control, operational finance and business partnering within a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the finance function whilst contributing to the ongoing development of reporting processes and controls.
Key responsibilities include:
*Managing the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring accurate and timely financial information
*Preparing management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting performance analysis
*Supporting cashflow reporting, working capital monitoring and short-term forecasting activity
*Overseeing core transactional finance processes and supporting process efficiency improvements
*Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and project-related financial analysis
*Supporting the implementation and refinement of finance controls, reporting procedures and governance frameworks
*Partnering with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight across business activities
*Supporting wider finance improvement initiatives as the business continues to evolve
Your Profile
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
*Strong technical accounting and management reporting background
*Experience working within fast-moving, project-led or scaling environments
*Comfortable operating within lean teams and taking ownership of varied finance responsibilities
*Strong analytical skills with a detail-oriented and commercially minded approach
*Able to work autonomously whilst building effective relationships across the business
*Adaptable and proactive, with the ability to operate effectively in changing environments
*Prior experience within infrastructure, technology, engineering or investor-backed businesses would be advantageous
Compensation & Working Arrangements
The day rate for this Interim Finance Manager role is £475-£525 per day (Outside IR35). The role is based in Central London with hybrid working. This is an initial 6-month assignment with potential for extension or longer-term progression.