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.
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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
“Having worked with Cedar for several years they have become the first port of call when looking to fill a position. They have consistently delivered a selection of high-quality candidates. For interim placements, Cedar has the bench to provide quality individuals quickly and efficiently.”
“Cedar successfully place two very good candidates with us, one for the Head of Sourcing and the other Customer Development Manager. The recruiter took the time to understand our needs and our pains and successfully came up with the right candidates within strict time constraints. I would happily use Cedar again for our hiring needs as they were not pushy, forceful, or salesy, which is a breath of fresh air”
“Cedar helped me to recruit permanent finance professionals in my previous company who went on to become part of the talent pool. At Montessori St Nicholas, being commercial and financial is key to a Charity with trading subsidiaries that fund its social impact programmes. The team at Cedar put forward the right people, first time for both interim and permanent finance roles and are key to helping me build the finance team that we need for the future. For me, an ingredient to achieving that success is knowing that Cedar is a partner and not just a service provider.”
“The Cedar team are brilliant and gifted recruiters, who really care, listen and focus, to best understand their clients’ needs; and amazingly translates them into customized research. They know how to get the best out of people! What really impressed me, is just how efficient and polished the process is. It’s without hesitation that I recommend Cedar if you are looking for the best Recruiters.”
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“It was a pleasure to work with Cedar to find a full time CFO. We were looking for a very specific type of candidate, which they very much understood and definitely delivered on. From our initial consultation, through to the selection, shortlist and negotiation, they made everything very simple and straight forward.”
“I was impressed with the responsiveness of the Cedar team. Our recruitment was completed to a tight timescale and we are very pleased with the appointment we made.”
“When I needed an interim Financial Controller at very short notice for my client, Dukes global, Cedar were the obvious choice. They were able to quickly understand the specific requirements that we had and within 48 hours, I had been sent five good quality CVs and “When I needed an interim Financial Controller at very short notice for my client, Dukes global, Cedar were the obvious choice. They were able to quickly understand the specific requirements that we had and within 48 hours, I had been sent five good quality CVs and had interviewed two candidates. The candidate we chose has provided excellent support to the business. Great service from Cedar.”had interviewed two candidates. The candidate we chose has provided excellent support to the business. Great service from Cedar.”
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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.










