Associate Director – Senior Finance, Private Equity & PE Backed Business
Cedar has been exclusively retained by a mid‑market Private Equity firm to appoint an ambitious FP&A Manager into one of its high‑performing portfolio businesses, a fast‑growing, £30m turnover manufacturing group.
This is a superb opportunity for a commercially astute, hands‑on FP&A professional to work closely with the Finance Director and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving operational performance, and delivering meaningful insight across the business.
Ideal for a qualified finance professional ready to step up from an FP&A or Commercial Finance role, this position offers significant scope for influence and development within a PE‑backed environment experiencing strong organic growth and investment.
Role responsibilities:
* Supporting the Finance Director with effective reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.
* Partnering with operational and site leaders to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and margin enhancement.
* Performing detailed analysis of product and customer profitability.
* Monitoring and reporting on stock management, including slow‑moving provisions, and driving initiatives to optimise working capital.
* Supporting the development and maintenance of standard costings (BOMs, labour rates, overhead absorption, etc.).
* Leading continuous improvement projects to enhance systems, processes, and reporting capabilities.
* Preparing insightful management reports and KPIs, analysing variances, and communicating key findings to stakeholders.
* Assisting with cashflow forecasting, external reporting, and annual budgeting cycles.
* Providing ad‑hoc financial modelling and strategic analysis to support key business initiatives.
Experience you will need to be successful in this role:
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven post‑qualification experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering roles.
* Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or product‑based environments.
* Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, SQL, or NetSuite experience advantageous).
* Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships across all levels of the business.
* A proactive mindset, always seeking to drive performance and continuous improvement.
* Hands‑on, self‑starter who can get under the skin of the numbers.
* Willingness to travel occasionally to other UK sites.
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