CFO, Luton

Cedar is partnered with a PE-backed healthcare services business to appoint an Interim Chief Financial Officer. This is a 6-12 month contract offering£1,250-£1,500 per day, based in the Luton area with hybrid working (3-4 days per week in the office). The role sits at Board level and focuses on value creation, operational performance, exit readiness and financial leadership across an investor-backed services platform, working closely with theCEO, Board and private equity sponsor.The Company The organisation is a PE-backed healthcare services platform operating within a regulated, operationally intensive environment. Following a period of transformation and financial stabilisation, the business is now focused on EBITDA improvement, operational leverage, enhanced reporting quality and preparation for a future transaction process.Finance plays a central role in supporting both operational performance and strategic decision-making. The Role The Interim CFO will lead the business through the next phase of value creation and exit preparation, ensuring a commercially focused and investor-ready finance function. Key responsibilities include:Leading financial and operational exit readiness, including preparation for future diligence processes Partnering with the CEO and PE sponsor on value creation, strategic planning and performance improvement initiatives Owning forecasting, budgeting, cashflow management and long-range planning Enhancing KPI reporting and management information across margins, cash and operational performanceDriving EBITDA improvement, working capital optimisation and cost discipline Strengthening controls, governance, reporting quality and balance sheet ownership Managing lender, investor and external advisor relationships Leading the finance function whilst improving collaboration across finance, IT and procurementYour Profile Proven Interim CFO with experience in PE-backed or investor-led businesses Track record supporting PE exits, refinancing processes or transaction events Strong experience driving value creation, cash optimisation and operational improvement Deep technical grounding across reporting, controls and governanceCommercially credible with Boards, investors, lenders and advisors Hands-on and comfortable operating in complex, service-led environments Compensation&Working Arrangements The day rate for this Interim CFO role is£1,250-£1,500 per day. The role is based in the Luton area with hybrid working (3-4 days per week in the office). This is a 6-12 month assignment supporting a significant value creation and exit preparation programme within a PE-backed business.TPBN1_UKTJ