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.
Benchmark the Maturity of Your Finance Function
Is your finance function future-proof?
In just five minutes, our benchmarking tool assesses how effectively your ERP, EPM, and people are enabling control, insight, and strategic impact, giving you a clear view of where you are today and where to focus next.
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
“Cedar quickly and efficiently supplied us with two shortlists of international candidates, from which we hired two exceptional people. Cedar provided consultative advice throughout the process and their transparent approach helped us secure our chosen candidates. I was deeply impressed with their full understanding of our requirements and the speed at which they worked without sacrificing quality. I would thoroughly recommend them.”
“We met with Cedar to describe the role and allow them to query, challenge and clarify as appropriate. Cedar also directly assessed the environment and expectations placed on a candidate and judged the support such candidate may realistically expect to receive in a very challenging situation. As a result, the shortlist of interviewees Cedar organised for us to meet within the week was outstanding and testimony to the care and attention received from the original investment! Prompt, focused, empathetic advice and service, couldn’t ask for more.”
“Having worked with a number of other recruiters over the years, Cedar were a refreshing change and a real delight. Their attention to detail, ensuring that candidate and client were a perfect fit, was second to none.”
Recruitment Challenge: Attracting talent with commercial finance experience
Nick Sambridge, Finance Director – IT and Transformation, explains that his biggest recruitment challenge for Post Office Ltd is attracting senior finance professionals with commercial experience.
“The team was able to step in immediately, fully understanding the brief and our culture, and within a week had provided a number of very strong candidates. Within 2 weeks we had concluded the process and recruited the perfect person for this role, with all expectations exceeded, for this crucial time-critical role.”
“Cedar offers a flexible and autonomous environment for its employees. It offers a place for ambitious recruiters to work collaboratively in order to achieve personal and company goals with a lot of fun along the way.”
“After struggling to recruit a Finance Manager with suitable restaurant experience, I was introduced to Cedar by our new MD and the step change in the both the quality of candidates and the focus/support from the team was immediately evident. They successfully placed a candidate, initially on a short term basis which subsequently became permanent. The professionalism and expertise that Cedar exude is impressive and is the reason why I haven’t looked elsewhere since that first recruit. From from both a business, and more recently a personal perspective, they offer impartial career guidance.”
“The team focused on ensuring the fit was right on each occasion, rather than “throwing a lot at the wall and seeing what sticks”. They answered all of my many questions and made sure I felt completely comfortable and supported along the way, I could not fault anything!”
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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.










