Cedar is partnered with a PE-backed Consultancy within the IT and Data sector to support the appointment of an Interim FP&A Director. This role is based in Central London on a hybrid basis (2-3 days per week in the office) and is offered on a day-rate contract, paying £700 to £1,000 per day. The initial contract duration is 6 months. The Company A consultancy specialising in IT and data services, backed by a mid-market private equity firm and entering a critical pre-exit phase. With strong underlying performance and a well-established client base, the business is now focused on optimising financial performance, enhancing forecasting capability, and strengthening commercial insight ahead of a planned exit within the next 12 months. You'll join a high-growth, investor-backed environment with an engaged PE sponsor and a leadership team aligned on preparing the business for transaction, with a clear emphasis on quality of earnings, forecasting accuracy, and value maximisation. The Role As Interim FP&A Director, you'll lead the planning, forecasting, and commercial finance agenda, with a strong emphasis on supporting pre-sale preparation. You will play a key role in driving insight, improving forecasting rigour, and ensuring the business is well-positioned from a financial and commercial perspective ahead of exit. Key responsibilities include: Owning and enhancing the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes Building and refining financial models to support exit readiness, scenario planning, and value creation initiatives Delivering high-quality analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making and commercial performance Working closely with senior leadership and PE stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial performance and forecasts Supporting pre-sale preparation, including data integrity, financial diligence readiness, and quality of earnings considerations Improving the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of management reporting and KPI tracking Partnering with commercial teams to challenge assumptions, analyse trends, and drive performance improvement Identifying key value drivers, risks, and opportunities across the business Enhancing FP&A processes, tools, and frameworks to support scalability and exit readiness Providing clear, credible financial narratives to support investor communications and potential buyer engagement Your Profile Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience operating at FP&A Director, Head of FP&A, or senior commercial finance level within PE-backed or high-growth environments Demonstrable experience supporting a business through a private equity exit from an FP&A or commercial finance perspective Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis Experience working closely with investors, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight Hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally Available at short notice or immediately Compensation & Benefits This Interim FP&A Director role is offered at a rate of £700 to £1,000 per day. Based in Central London, it offers hybrid working (2-3 days per week) along with: A clearly defined mandate focused on FP&A enhancement and exit preparation Direct exposure to PE stakeholders and senior leadership The opportunity to play a key role in preparing a business for sale within the next 12 months A fast-paced, commercially driven environment with tangible impact on value creation and exit outcomes

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