At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning and support a major transaction readiness programme.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing business in Central London.
- Benefits: Earn £550 – £650 per day with a 12-month contract.
- Other info: Dynamic role requiring on-site presence and offering significant career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in preparing a high-growth business for success.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in Corporate Finance or Transaction Services.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 £ per year.
Cedar is partnering with a high-growth business to appoint an Interim Senior FP&A Consultant to support through a critical transaction readiness programme. The assignment is offered for an initial 12-month contract, requiring a heavy on-site presence at the client’s Central London office. The role offers £550 – £650 per day outside IR35.
The Company: A rapidly growing business operating within a complex, project-based environment. As the business prepares for a potential transaction, it is investing in strengthening its financial planning, reporting and due diligence capability to ensure it is investor-ready.
The Role: This role as Interim Senior FP&A Consultant combines strategic financial planning, commercial finance and transaction readiness. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development of a robust 3-5 year integrated financial model to support strategic planning and a potential transaction
- Driving budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across the business, coordinating inputs from operational stakeholders
- Supporting the Finance Director and external Corporate Finance advisers throughout the transaction readiness process
- Preparing the business for financial due diligence, ensuring financial information is accurate, robust and investor-ready
- Building, organising and managing the virtual data room, coordinating documentation requests from advisers and prospective investors
- Partnering closely with operational stakeholders to improve financial insight, challenge assumptions and strengthen commercial decision-making
Your Profile: Qualified accountant, ideally trained within a Transaction Services or Corporate Finance environment. Previous experience in Corporate Finance or Transaction Services, followed by an in-house FP&A role supporting commercial decision-making / Transaction activity. Strong experience supporting transaction readiness, financial due diligence or private equity-backed environments. Advanced financial modelling skills with the ability to build investor-grade integrated models. Commercially minded, hands-on and comfortable operating within a fast-paced, high-growth business. Available immediately or at short notice.
Compensation & Benefits: £550 – £650 per day outside IR35, initial 12-month contract. Heavy on-site presence required in Central London. Opportunity to play a key role in preparing a high-growth business for a significant strategic transaction.
Interim Senior FP&A Consultant in London employer: Cedar
Cedar is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Central London where you can make a significant impact on a high-growth business. With a focus on employee development and a culture that values strategic thinking and collaboration, this role as Interim Senior FP&A Consultant provides not only competitive compensation but also the opportunity to enhance your skills in financial planning and transaction readiness during a pivotal time for the company.
