Finance Talent That Drives Business Performance
Strong financial talent doesn’t just balance the books—it helps shape the future of your business.
Our sector expertise and long-standing relationships delivers you the high-performing finance professionals who translate insight into action.
From permanent hires to interim placements, we we place high-impact accounting and finance talent across all levels to support transformation, growth, and control.
Experts in Accounting & Financial RecruitmentAt Cedar, our specialist finance recruiters leverage deep networks and trusted relationships to deliver highly qualified Accounting & Finance professionals, often before they even reach the market.
Finance Leaders
- Chief Financial Officer
- Group Finance Director
- Director of Financial Control
- Director of FP&A
- Director of Group Reporting
- Head of Shared Services
- Director of M&A
- Head of Business Partnering
- Director of Commercial Finance
Qualified Finance
- Commercial Finance Analyst
- Management Accountant
- Financial Accountant
- Group Accountant
- Finance Manager
- Finance Business Partner
- Finance Analyst
- Technical Accountant
- Group Reporting Manager
Interim Finance
- CFO/Finance Director
- Financial/Management Reporting
- Group Reporting
- Financial Control
- FP&A
- Corporate Finance/M&A
- Commercial Finance
- Financial Modelling
- Finance Projects
Part Qualified & Transactional Finance
- Accounts Receivable/Payable
- Payroll
- Credit Control
- Accounts Assistant
- Book keeping
- Finance Analyst
- Junior Accountant
Our servicesDiscover and hire exceptional Accounting & Finance talent with Cedar Recruitment - your trusted partner for permanent, interim, and contract solutions across all seniority levels.
Permanent Recruitment
Expand your team’s capability with seasoned finance professionals, ready to make an impact.
Interim Recruitment
Rapidly bridge technical and leadership gaps while keeping pace with evolving business needs.
Executive Search
Never miss out on elite leaders with our structured engagement plan and precise search methodology.
Statement of Works
Ensure complex finance projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the outcomes that matter.
Success Stories
“We recently retained Cedar to help us find a high calibre finance director within a very tight timescale. Cedar provided a shortlist of 5 excellent candidates within 10 working days, each one of which could have performed very well in the role. They managed the search process effectively and efficiently, ensuring that we were able to appoint our preferred candidate. I would have no hesitation in referring Cedar to any business looking to hire Senior Finance Professionals.”
“Cedar is a very customer focused, reliable and professional partner when it comes to sourcing talent. I’ve worked with them on a number of roles at GU and they demonstrated not only their speed of response but also the ability to present true talent.
They are quick to understand the needs of the client and marry this up with a deep knowledge of the finance talent pool.
I liked them and their grounded approach to the business. They develop long term relationships based on trust and performance. I’ve have already recommended them as a very professional firm.”
“Having worked with Cedar for a number of years they have become the first port of call when I am looking to fill a position. They have consistently delivered a selection of high-quality and well-vetted candidates to the business and most importantly candidates who are appropriate for the role on offer. Clearly, a lot of thought and time goes in to this process and it is the mark of a great agency when the candidates are not only very targeted to the role but well prepared for the interview.
I have sourced both interims and permanent candidates and on the interim side, Cedar has the bench to be able to provide quality individuals quickly and efficiently. The absolute key to our relationship has been the deep understanding by Cedar of our business, what we are looking for in people, and being able to provide candidates who fit the roles and culture of our company.”
“I’ve used Cedar for recruiting into my team for several years, with them having placed more than half of my current team. They take the time to understand not only the technical requirements but also the personal requirements so that all candidates I see from Cedar are a good team fit as well as having the relevant experience and skills. I can always rely on Louise and her team!”
“It’s been a pleasure to engage with Cedar on our most recent hire. The role had been vacant for some time and other agencies had struggled to provide candidates for us. The Part-Qualified team at Cedar however, were able to arrange a shortlist of candidates within a matter of days of me reaching out to them and ultimately the role was filled with someone who is making a real difference to our organisation.”
“I was very impressed with the level of service we received from the team at Cedar. From the outset, the approach was both personal and professional. Having met with Cedar initially, they understood exactly what I was looking for and were able to work within a short time-frame to provide suitable candidates for the roles I was looking to fill. The candidates were all very suitable, my only issue was having to make a choice given the quality of the individuals I had been presented with!
Cedar were responsive to any queries I had and provided information requested within the same day. Having experienced their service previously, I returned to Cedar as soon as I had a requirement for an additional resource, and again, the service was very efficient and the post filled within two days of my request. I would definitely recommend Cedar and will be using their services again should the need arise in the future.”
“I have used Cedar over the past ten years as both a client and then a candidate. They are always my first call as nine times out of ten they will come out on top. They seem to really understand the roles they are recruiting for and the candidates they have, which not only gets a great result, but often means they do it with the fewest potential candidates saving everyone’s time.”
“I highly recommend Cedar. They have been a great help in finding the right fit for me, enabling a meaningful transition to a new exciting role. During the process they were very attentive, kept me updated and made sure I had the support I needed.”
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Accountancy & Finance FAQs
Finance salaries across the UK have seen some upward pressure in 2025 in niche areas like financial planning and analysis (FP&A), commercial finance, and technical accounting. Skills shortages, regulatory demands, and increasing business complexity are driving demand for qualified professionals. However, salary trends vary by region, industry, and role level.
To see the latest benchmarks, download our Accounting & Finance Salary Guide for detailed insight across job functions and sectors.
Cedar’s recruitment process is tailored, transparent, and outcomes-driven. We start by understanding your business, team structure, and hiring goals. From there, our specialist consultants identify and engage talent through trusted networks – not just job boards – ensuring a strong technical and cultural match.
We manage the full process, from shortlisting and interviews to offer management and onboarding support. Whether it’s a permanent, interim, or contract role, we move quickly to deliver the right finance professionals – ready to make an impact.
Permanent hires are typically long-term additions to your finance team, offering stability, leadership continuity, and strategic direction – especially important for growth or transformation plans. Interim finance professionals, on the other hand, are ideal for covering urgent gaps, navigating periods of change, or delivering project-based outcomes. Cedar offers both solutions, helping you assess what’s right for your business needs, timeline, and budget.
Recruiting a Finance Director usually takes between 4 to 10 weeks, depending on the complexity of the role, market conditions, and your internal processes. Interim FD appointments can often be made within a few days, while permanent hires may take longer if they involve multiple stakeholder interviews or notice periods. Cedar helps speed up the process by engaging pre-qualified talent from our network – often before roles go to market.