Financial Controller

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 CompanyThis 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 RoleAs 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 ProfileYou 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 & BenefitsDay rate: £450-500 per day (inside IR35)12-month initial termHybrid working: 3-4 days per week on-site in North West LondonHighly visible, business-critical role during a major finance transformationOpportunity to shape and stabilise core finance processes as the new ERP embedsHands-on remit with strategic exposure, without being siloed in a pure project roleIdeal platform for an interim who enjoys bringing structure, control, and confidence during change