Jobs, fresher vacancy - Finance Director • UK

Company: Cedar

UK

IntroA leading PE-backed Hospitality business is seeking an Interim Finance Director for a 12-month contract role. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to drive financial strategy and performance across a dynamic portfolio, offering £110,000 - £125,000 dependent on experience.The RoleThe Interim Finance Director will provide financial leadership across the division, ensuring compliance, commercial decision-making, and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include:Leading financial strategy and planning to support sustainable growth across the division.Delivering budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial plans, including variance analysis, scenario modelling, and performance tracking.Providing commercial support to senior stakeholders, including pricing strategies, investment appraisals, and capital projects.Overseeing financial controls, governance, compliance, and statutory reporting.Leading a Commercial Finance team, developing capabilities and driving collaboration across central and site-based teams.Supporting operational leaders with insights to optimise revenue, cost control, and shareholder value.Your ProfileThe ideal candidate will have:A formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with significant leadership experience.Extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and commercial finance within a large, consumer-facing business.Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.Proven leadership and influencing skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and developing high-performing teams.Commercial acumen and experience driving financial performance improvements in fast-paced environments.Compensation and BenefitsThis role offers a base salary of £110,00 - £125,000 + benefits reflective of the seniority and impact of the position, alongside the opportunity to operate in a collaborative, high-performing environment that values innovation, accountability, and personal growth.This 12-month contract role provides exposure to a dynamic PE-backed business, with opportunities to travel, collaborate with experienced teams, and influence business-critical financial decisions. Predominantly London-based, with regular travel to other sites in the South East, the team typically attend the office around 3 days per week.