Regional Finance Manager Interim NEW

Cedar is currently partnered with a Private Equity-backed media business to support the appointment of a Regional Finance Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role will work closely with senior finance leadership to deliver high-quality financial reporting and insight across an international division. The position offers a salary of £60,000-£70,000.

The Company

This organisation operates at scale across international markets, combining creative, commercial, and technology-driven capabilities. Backed by institutional investment, the business has continued to expand its global footprint, supported by a centralised finance model and ongoing investment in systems and processes.

The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and data-led, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, control, and continuous improvement.

The Role

Reporting to a senior finance lead, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial information across a defined business unit.

Financial Reporting & Close

• Support the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial performance
• Deliver P&L analysis with clear variance commentary for senior stakeholders
• Validate outputs across multiple systems to ensure consistency and integrity of data

Technical Accounting & Transactions

• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for complex revenue streams, accruals, and associated costs
• Support balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, and documentation of key judgements
• Assist in resolving technical accounting queries and ensuring alignment with relevant standards

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for divisional finance teams and central functions
• Partner with FP&A and operational stakeholders to provide insight and support decision-making
• Respond to ad hoc queries and contribute to ongoing finance-led initiatives

Controls & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and external reporting requirements
• Support audit processes, providing clear documentation and responses to queries
• Identify and escalate risks or control gaps where appropriate

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance existing processes
• Contribute to wider transformation and standardisation initiatives
• Support the implementation of improved systems and ways of working

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Qualified or finalist accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong grounding in financial reporting within a complex, multi-entity environment
• Experience working with large data sets and multiple reporting systems
• High attention to detail with the ability to operate in a deadline-driven environment

Compensation & Benefits

• £60,000 – £70,000 base salary
• Opportunity to work within a high-growth, internationally operating business
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex reporting structures

This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, globally integrated finance function during a period of continued evolution. You will gain exposure to complex reporting, cross-border operations, and transformation initiatives, while contributing directly to the quality and integrity of financial outputs.