Cedar is partnered with an investor-backed, operationally intensive business to appoint an Interim Finance Business Partner. This is an initial 3-month assignment, based in North Cambridge, offering a £450-500 per day rate. The role sits within a fast-moving environment where finance is expected to work closely with commercial teams and influence day-to-day decision-making. The Company The business operates at scale within a high-volume, commercially driven setting, supplying large national customers and running time-critical operations. Pricing discipline, margin control and operational efficiency are central to performance, and finance plays an active role in supporting these outcomes. Backed by institutional investors, the organisation values data-led insight and close collaboration between finance, operations and the commercial leadership team. The core operational site in North Cambridge requires finance to be embedded in the business rather than operating at arms length. The Role The Interim Finance Business Partner will support commercial performance through insight, analysis and challenge, working close to trading activity and building a strong understanding of the operational drivers behind financial results. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role suited to a Finance Business Partner who is comfortable operating at pace and translating data into clear, practical insight. Key areas of focus include: Producing and interpreting regular commercial performance reporting to support decision-making. Analysing pricing, margin, volume and customer performance. Translating financial data into actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders. Supporting month-end activity through detailed analysis, commentary and issue resolution. Working closely with operational and commercial teams to improve performance understanding. Delivering ad-hoc analysis, modelling and short-term scenario work. Identifying and implementing improvements to reporting, processes and controls. Your Profile Commercial finance or FP&A background with demonstrable Finance Business Partnering experience. Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Strong analytical capability with a practical, hands-on approach. Confident engaging senior stakeholders and influencing commercial decisions. Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, logistics or similar operational settings is advantageous. Compensation & Working Arrangements This assignment offers £450-500 per day for an initial 3-month period, reflecting the hands-on, commercially focused nature of the role. The position is based in North Cambridge, with an expectation of 4 days per week in the office to support close engagement with operational and commercial teams. The £450-500 per day rate is positioned to attract a high-calibre Finance Business Partner who can deliver impact quickly in a fast-moving, investor-backed environment.