CFO

Cedar is partnered with a PE-backed healthcare services business to appoint an Interim Chief Financial Officer. This is a 6-12 month contract offering £1,250-£1,500 per day, based in the Luton area with hybrid working (3-4 days per week in the office).

The role sits at Board level and focuses on value creation, operational performance, exit readiness and financial leadership across an investor-backed services platform, working closely with the CEO, Board and private equity sponsor.

The Company The organisation is a PE-backed healthcare services platform operating within a regulated, operationally intensive environment.

Following a period of transformation and financial stabilisation, the business is now focused on EBITDA improvement, operational leverage, enhanced reporting quality and preparation for a future transaction process.

Finance plays a central role in supporting both operational performance and strategic decision-making.

The Role The Interim CFO will lead the business through the next phase of value creation and exit preparation, ensuring a commercially focused and investor-ready finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading financial and operational exit readiness, including preparation for future diligence processes
• Partnering with the CEO and PE sponsor on value creation, strategic planning and performance improvement initiatives
• Owning forecasting, budgeting, cashflow management and long-range planning
• Enhancing KPI reporting and management information across margins, cash and operational performance
• Driving EBITDA improvement, working capital optimisation and cost discipline
• Strengthening controls, governance, reporting quality and balance sheet ownership
• Managing lender, investor and external advisor relationships
• Leading the finance function whilst improving collaboration across finance, IT and procurement

Your Profile

• Proven Interim CFO with experience in PE-backed or investor-led businesses
• Track record supporting PE exits, refinancing processes or transaction events
• Strong experience driving value creation, cash optimisation and operational improvement
• Deep technical grounding across reporting, controls and governance
• Commercially credible with Boards, investors, lenders and advisors
• Hands-on and comfortable operating in complex, service-led environments

Compensation & Working Arrangements The day rate for this Interim CFO role is £1,250-£1,500 per day. The role is based in the Luton area with hybrid working (3-4 days per week in the office). This is a 6-12 month assignment supporting a significant value creation and exit preparation programme within a PE-backed business.