Finance Business Partner - Costs
On site
London, United Kingdom
£ 550 / day
Freelance
18-12-2024
Job Specifications
Cedar is currently partnered with a PE-backed global business to secure an Interim Finance Business Partner - Costs, offered on a hybrid basis with offices in Central London. The role is a 6-month initial contract, paying a day rate between £400 - £550 per day.
The Company
This fast-paced, innovative business is at the forefront of their industry. Their PE-backers have driven the company to new heights recently, and have ambitious plans with the business.
The Role
As Interim Finance Business Partner - Costs, you will:
Develop and implement effective cost control processes to ensure financial discipline across all projects.
Monitor and track project costs against budgets, identifying variances and flagging risks early.
Act as the key business partner for Finance, HR and Project teams, providing guidance on financial performance and controls.
Deliver clear, timely, and accurate financial reports to senior management, highlighting key insights and trends.
Provide financial forecasts to anticipate cost pressures and identify opportunities for cost savings.
Oversee the accruals process, ensuring accurate and timely cost recognition.
Continuously review and improve cost management processes, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency.
Your Profile
You will ideally have:
An accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
Proven experience in cost control, financial analysis, or management accounting, preferably in a project-based environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Prior experience in an interim / contract role would be beneficial but not necessary.
The rate of £400-550 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 £400-550 per day, this contract role as Interim Finance Business Partner, offers the chance to join a highly-desirable PE-backed business that is developing from strength to strength.
Their highly impressive Central London office is walking distance from multiple tube and rail stops, and the company embraces a flexible and understanding approach to hybrid working. They typically attend the office around once per week.
They are a high-performance, dynamic organisation with a meritocratic culture that value and reward their staff.
About the Company
Cedar is a specialist recruitment and search consultancy that provides bespoke solutions to Finance, Tax, Internal Audit, Change & Transformation and Procurement & Supply Chain and Public Sector/Not-For-Profit clients, within the UK and internationally. As a specialist consultancy, we are agile, flexible, innovative and our enviable track record proves we punch well above our weight when it comes to delivering appointments that last and add value. Whether recruiting for entry or board level, on a permanent or contract basi... Know more
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