Intro
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Cedar is currently partnered with a global consumer business to secure a Finance Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract in Peterborough. The role offers a salary of between £65,000-£75000 pro rata and will support the finance function during a period of operational activity and reporting requirements.
The Company
This global consumer business operates at significant scale, supplying major retail customers across multiple markets. The Group employs thousands of people internationally and generates multi-billion-pound revenues, with the UK representing a substantial and strategically important division. The organisation is undergoing a period of transformation, including finance systems implementation and operational modernisation.
The Role
As Finance Manager, you will support the core finance function across reporting, forecasting, and financial control, working closely with group finance, auditors, and operational stakeholders.
Responsibilities will include:
* Ownership of accurate monthly reporting and supporting weekly performance reporting across the UK business
* Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling processes
* Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance across finance processes
* Liaising with auditors, group finance, and external stakeholders where required
* Providing analytical insight to support operational and commercial decision-making
* Managing multiple deadlines within a fast-paced, complex environment
* Supporting improvements to finance processes and reporting quality
Your Profile
You will ideally have:
* A formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
* FMCG experience is essential
* Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Advanced Excel capability and experience working with financial systems, ideally D365
* Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
* A solid understanding of financial controls and compliance
* The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
* Clear and confident communication skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders
* A proactive, organised, and hands-on approach to delivery
* Prior interim / contract experience would be beneficial but not essential
Compensation & Benefits
As well as a salary of between £65,000-£75000 pro rata, the role offers exposure to a large-scale, complex international group and the opportunity to support a critical finance function during a period of transformation. xcswzye
The position will run for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract and will be based in Peterborough, accessible via major transport routes.