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 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.”
“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.”
“I approached Cedar to assist in the recruitment of a temporary Accounts Payable Assistant for my team. From the beginning, the team were friendly, professional and ready to help. They met with me at my office so they could get a real idea of what I needed in my team. They were professional, to the point and worked swiftly. The quality of candidates and the CVs they sent across were great and I felt reassured they had really listened and understood what an ideal candidate looked like for me. Within a week I had someone placed who was capable, well presented and ready to work – what more could you ask for?
I can’t thank Cedar enough for all their help and will certainly work with them again in the future not only for temp roles but for perm roles too.”
“We retained cedar to help us find a high calibre CFO. Cedar met with our senior management team to fully understand the complexities of both the organisation and role and to get a real sense of our culture. They provided us with expert guidance on how we should approach the candidate market and then quickly created a strong short list from which we subsequently hired.
Cedar pride themselves on being true consultants and genuine value adding partners. We were very impressed by the quality of the candidates they presented and the pace at which they worked. Cedar’s thoroughness and consultative advice through the process gave us a great sense of confidence that this critical hire was being managed by true professionals.
I will work with cedar again and would have no hesitation in recommending them to any business looking to recruit senior finance and procurement professionals.”
“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.”
“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”
“Having dealt successfully with Cedar in the past, I was confident in appointing them to deliver this project and they again exceeded expectations. From start to finish they delivered a consultative and value added service, the culmination of which has meant we hired three great candidates. I have no hesitation in recommending Cedar.”
“We have partnered with Cedar now for a few recruitment projects and every time I have been extremely impressed by Cedar’s ability to source high quality candidates. Cedar have demonstrated his deep knowledge of our business by sourcing candidates who are not only a close fit technically, but also from our industry. Cedar always keeps me well briefed on the status of all candidates throughout the interview process and I feel they are a genuine business partner. It has been a pleasure to work with the team at Cedar as I have found them to be highly professional, genuine, consultative as well as having a good sense of humour! I would have no hesitation in recommending 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.











