Head of FP&A

Intro Cedar is currently partnered with a transport and logistics business to secure an Interim Head of FP&A in Central London. The role is a 6-month contract, covering a project secondment, paying a day rate between £600-700 per day. The Company This established transport business operates across multiple routes and service lines, delivering services through large, multi-year customer and public sector contracts. The organisation has continued to invest in financial discipline and planning capability to support operational performance, cost control, and contract profitability. Finance plays a central role in supporting decision-making across the business. The Role As Interim Head of FP&A, you will take ownership of the BAU FP&A function, ensuring continuity and robustness during a secondment. The role will include: Ownership of monthly forecasting, budgeting, and rolling reforecast cycles across the business Production of management reporting, variance analysis, and performance commentary for senior leadership Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to support cost control, productivity, and margin performance across large contracts Oversight of cashflow forecasting and working capital tracking at both contract and group level Maintaining and improving core FP&A processes, models, and reporting cadence Supporting ad hoc analysis to inform operational decisions and short-term planning priorities Your Profile You will ideally have: A formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Strong FP&A and management reporting experience within a complex, contract-led, operational environment Experience supporting or owning financial performance across large, multi-year contracts A track record of partnering closely with operational and commercial stakeholders in BAU settings The ability to step into a leadership role quickly and provide stability during a period of cover Prior interim or contract experience, or the ability to adapt rapidly into a short-term mandate The rate of £600-700 per day reflecting a logical progression from your previous role or contract rate Compensation & Benefits The role offers a day rate of £600-700 per day and the opportunity to lead a core FP&A function within a commercially focused transport business operating in a large contract-led environment. This is a BAU-focused role covering a defined secondment, with an initial 6-month term. The Central London location is well connected by public transport, and the business operates a flexible working model, typically requiring 3-4 days per week on site. #J-18808-Ljbffr