Group Treasury Lead

Cedar is currently partnered with a private equity-backed technology and infrastructure business to secure an Interim Group Treasury Lead. This is a 6-month contract, paying a day rate between £600-750 (Outside IR35)

The CompanyThis rapidly growing private equity-backed infrastructure business, based in London, has scaled at an enviable pace in recent years. With a strong emphasis on operational excellence and delivering market-leading solutions, they are at the forefront of their sector.

The RoleAs Interim Group Treasury Lead, your focus will be on delivering immediate impact by implementing consultant-led recommendations and embedding key cash management and treasury processes across the Group.

You will take ownership of all treasury-related activity, overseeing day-to-day cash management, optimising liquidity strategy, and ensuring full compliance with multi-billion debt facilities. This is a hands-on delivery role, critical to supporting the business through its current growth phase and ensuring robust treasury controls are in place.

Key responsibilities include:

• Executing enhanced cash flow forecasting models and driving forecast accuracy.
• Delivering and embedding a Group-wide cash management strategy.
• Managing loan drawdowns, interest payments, and facility compliance.
• Implementing improved treasury processes and controls, with a focus on automation and systemisation.
• Managing relationships with banks and lenders, including responding to queries, coordinating reporting, and supporting financing activity.
• Overseeing covenant reporting and preparation of lender and board packs.
• Optimising the Group's bank account structure, mandate management, and onboarding of new accounts post-M&A.
• Leading working capital initiatives (e.g. purchasing card rollouts).
• Developing treasury policy and ensuring adherence to financial risk management frameworks.
• Line managing a small team and ensuring effective delivery across the function.

Your ProfileYou will ideally have:

• Significant experience delivering improvements in Group treasury functions, ideally within a PE-backed or leveraged environment.
• Strong knowledge of cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and debt facility compliance.
• Hands-on experience implementing controls and treasury process improvements.
• A delivery-first mindset, with a strong track record of embedding operational improvements.
• Prior experience in an interim or contract role is advantageous.

Compensation & BenefitsAs well as the £600-750 (Outside IR35) day rate, this contract offers the opportunity to join a high-growth, forward-thinking business during a critical delivery phase. You'll gain exposure to a senior leadership team in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

The business operates a hybrid model, with 2-3 days per week in their Central London office, easily accessible from major transport links.

They offer a collaborative and dynamic working culture, focused on excellence, continuous improvement, and delivery.