Interim Finance Manager

Intro
Cedar is currently partnered with a private-equity backed energy infrastructure business to secure an Interim Finance Manager. The role is a 6-month contract, paying a day rate between £400-475 per day.

The Company
This rapidly growing private equity-backed energy infrastructure platform, operating across the UK and internationally, has scaled significantly in recent years. With a focus on battery storage, renewables, and green hydrogen, they are delivering cutting-edge energy solutions that support the energy transition.

The Role
As Interim Finance Manager, you will cover:

• Overseeing daily accounting operations including general ledger maintenance
• Managing end-to-end vendor and AP processes: invoice processing, reconciliations, weekly payments, and remittances
• Administering corporate credit cards and monthly sales invoicing
• Preparing monthly cash requests and performing bank reconciliations
• Leading the month-end close process including accruals, prepayments, and management accounts
• Supporting R&D accounting and tax credit submissions across UK and EU jurisdictions
• Delivering performance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting
• Coordinating UK audit and tax compliance with external advisors
• Overseeing VAT filings and audit response preparation
• Collaborating cross-functionally with international teams, legal, and project delivery stakeholders

Your Profile
You will ideally have:

• A formal accountancy qualification (e.g. CA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
• Experience across core accounting and financial operations within scaling businesses
• Proven ability to coordinate with international and cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Prior interim or contract experience is beneficial but not essential

The rate of £400-475 per day represents a fair value or logical increase on your previous salary or day rate.

Compensation & Benefits
As well as the day rate of £400-475 per day, this contract role offers the chance to join a mission-driven energy infrastructure business at a crucial scale-up stage. You'll gain exposure to complex projects across green energy and infrastructure and work alongside industry-leading professionals. The business is headquartered in London, with hybrid working typically 2-3 days per week in the office, and a flexible, collaborative culture that values innovation and results.