<h5 style="text-align: center;">Cedar would like to invite you to our upcoming exclusive business breakfast event!</h5>
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<h5 style="text-align: center;">Building a first-class credit management team.&nbsp;</h5>
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Join us at the prestigious Wolseley City private dining room for an exclusive breakfast event, where Cedar, alongside our esteemed partners at the CICM, will explore the intricacies of managing a high-performance credit management team. Together, we will tackle the following challenges prevalent in the credit market:
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<li>Exploring avenues for upskilling the team, including CICM qualifications, to enhance capabilities and expertise.</li>
<li>Addressing challenges and achievements in system implementation, automation, and process enhancements.</li>
<li>Effectively overseeing a top-tier credit team while nurturing a high-calibre organisational culture.</li>
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This is a great opportunity to connect with industry peers, gain valuable insights, and refine your credit management strategies.
Please RSVP to secure your spot, as space is limited, we encourage you to respond promptly.
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e) <a href="mailto:primk@cedarrecruitment.com">primk@cedarrecruitment.com</a>
m) 0203 837 9025
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<a style="color: #115740;" href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/jack-canning/">Jake Canning, PQ Finance &ndash; Credit Management</a>
e) <a href="mailto:jakec@cedarrecruitment.com">jakec@cedarrecruitment.com</a>
m) 0203 837 9021

Credit Management: Breakfast Event 

<h5 style="text-align: center;">Cedar would like to invite you to an exclusive Business Breakfast event hosted by David Mendonca!</h5>
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This is a unique opportunity to expand your network in the Senior Finance space, to hear and ask questions from an exciting guest speaker as he discusses his journey from CFO to CEO.
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">In his 18 year career, our speaker has been 5x CFO, 2x COO and 2x CEO. He will provide invaluable insight into how he made the journey, what challenges he faced, and what skills you need to be able to demonstrate to board members and investors in order to land your first CEO role.
This is an early morning round table event at The Wolseley private dining room, with breakfast served and the chance for an informal discussion and Q&amp;A; as a Senior Finance Leader, we would love for you to join us.
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Spaces are limited so we encourage you to register your interest as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
If you would like to register your interest in this event or find out more please contact:
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<a style="color: #115740; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/david-mendonca/">David Mendonca, Director - Finance</a>
e) <a href="mailto:davidm@cedarrecruitment.com">davidm@cedarrecruitment.com</a>&nbsp;
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Cedar would like to invite you to our upcoming exclusive business breakfast event!
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Hosted at the Wolseley City private dining room, we are thrilled to invite you to our breakfast event where Cedar is partnering with Andrew Page, Interim CFO of ISG, to delve into the journey of how he led Railsr/VC-backed Fintech through the process of a sale.
Andrew will share his invaluable expertise, discussing the highs and lows encountered during this transformative process. Following his presentation we will open a Q&amp;A providing a unique opportunity to gain insightful from a seasoned professional and network with fellow FD&rsquo;s and CFO&rsquo;s.
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<a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/george-campbell-wilson/">George Campbell Wilson, Associate - Finance&nbsp;</a>
e) <a href="mailto:georgecw@cedarrecruitment.com">georgecw@cedarrecruitment.com</a>
m) 0203 002 8058
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<a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/josef-aiston/">Josef Aiston, Associate Director - Finance&nbsp;</a>
e) <a href="mailto:josefa@cedarrecruitment.com">josefa@cedarrecruitment.com</a>&nbsp;
m) 0203 837 3607&nbsp;
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BACKGROUND
MIQ is PE backed global a programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. Their better-connected approach to programmatic advertising means they can connect data, discover insights, and activate them in high-performance campaigns to deliver real business outcomes to their clients in an increasingly divided world. MiQ enables you to get a partner who helps elevate your programmatic strategy through data-science backed analytics, expert trading techniques and the latest creative solutions to drive the outcomes that matter to your business.
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THE CHALLENGE&nbsp;
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<li>To build out a project team to support MIQ on a critical Workday ERP implementation across Finance &amp; Human resources globally.</li>
<li>Several positions were required, including a Programme Lead, Business Analyst, Data Lead, Integration Lead, and a Functional Consultant.</li>
<li>All contractors were required to start within 2 weeks of the roles being released to us in a highly competitive workday market.</li>
<li>Due to the specificity, they had exhausted all other options and there we had to adopt a headhunt approach.</li>
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THE SOLUTION
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<li>Cedar orchestrated an exclusive, multi-hire campaign to identify candidates with the desired Workday ERP knowledge and niche skill sets for the Transformation programme.</li>
<li>The initial shortlisted candidates, for all roles were at interview stage within one week of being instructed.</li>
<li>We created a comprehensive market map of high-calibre workday resource, who possessed the commerciality, technicity, and personality to join such an integral transformation programme</li>
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&ldquo;Cedar supported me in finding a role and was of great help and supportive in my application with the client. They were communicative throughout and helped me to secure the best possible outcome. They have a refreshingly straightforward, warm, and personable style which makes you feel that you are in good hands; a fact which is backed up by solid outcomes! In addition, helped me find people once hired. I would highly recommend Cedar to anyone in my network and to clients alike who are recruiting, Cedar are true professionals and look forward to working with them again in the future.&rdquo;
-Programme Lead

Client case study: Global Workday ERP Implementation

BACKGROUND&nbsp;
Willis Towers Watson plc, (WTW) is a British-American multinational company providing insurance services. Founded in 2016, following a merger of the Willis Group and Towers Watson, they provide data-driven, insight-led solutions, global risk advisory, insurance brokerage and consulting solutions to multinational companies, governments, and other institutions.&nbsp;
THE CHALLENGE 
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<li>To build out a project team to support WTW on a critical technology platform rollout across their Nordic and European regions.</li>
<li>A number of positions were required, including a Senior Project Manager Business Analysts, Data Analysts and a Training Manager.</li>
<li>All contractors were required to speak Danish or Portuguese, be immediately available and have extensive Insurance experience.</li>
<li>Due to the specificity, they had exhausted all other options when trying to hire ahead of the project start date.</li>
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THE SOLUTION
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<li>An exclusive, multi-hire campaign was used to identify candidates with the desired languages and skills in the respective regions and remotely in the UK.</li>
<li>The initial shortlisted candidates, for all roles were at interview stage within one week of being instructed.</li>
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RESULTS
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<li>Successfully placed six contractors across the programme and covered all required positions within a very tight time frame.</li>
<li>WTW was able to achieve the anticipated start date for the project.</li>
<li>Regular positive feedback was received from both the hiring and the recruiting manager.</li>
<li>Cedar continues to support and work with WTW on roles.</li>
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&ldquo;When our MSP was unable to provide suitable candidates for Denmark and Portugal, I tasked Cedar to support us across two projects. All our roles across both countries were filled within a short timescale. Cedar was informative and engaging throughout the process, working well with the Hiring Managers. I highly recommend Cedar; we would have been lost without them.&rdquo;
- Recruiting Manager, WTW

Client case study: Global Technology Programme

BACKGROUND
Kubrick Group provides organisations with high-impact and cost-effective data, AI, and cloud solutions by finding smart, diverse talent to specialise in cutting- edge skills and technologies and deploying them. In doing so, they have been recognised as the 2nd fastest-growing company in UK by the 2020 Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100.
THE CHALLENGE
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<li>Building from a track record of rapid growth and success, and to support the next chapter of expansion including the US, Kubrick engaged with Private Equity firms to raise external funding for the first time.</li>
<li>The CFO required a highly capable Group Financial Controller who could own end-to-end finance and support the CFO and Exec as Kubrick navigated its way through the funding round and continued on its accelerated growth path. This was business critical hire. Due to the long list of required skills and the distinct culture fit needed, in the words of the CEO they were looking to recruit &lsquo;a unicorn&rsquo;.</li>
<li>Kubrick approached Cedar following a recommendation to them from an existing Cedar client.</li>
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THE SOLUTION
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<li>Cedar orchestrated a retained search campaign to create a comprehensive market map of high-potential CFOs, who possessed the commerciality, technicity, and personality to lead such an integral function.</li>
<li>The recruitment process was executed with a first-time shortlist presented within 2 weeks of the project commencement.</li>
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RESULTS
The role was filled following interviews with several exceptional candidates who all met the brief, affording Kubrick the opportunity to be extremely choosy with its final selection. Kubrick was delighted with the entire recruitment process and specifically commended the Managing Consultant for his clarity of communication, tenacity, perseverance and adherence to a complicated brief. They have since asked Cedar to assist them with further hires.
&nbsp;"We engaged Cedar to assist us with a particularly specific brief. Their attention to the process was excellent, candidates were all of a high quality and Cedar gave good quality advice to us throughout the search. Having worked in the industry I know first-hand how much effort they put into the search. Well done and thanks&rdquo; Tim Smeaton - Managing Partner &amp; Founder

Client case study: PE experienced Group FC

In earlier centuries, the most advanced technology for traversing the globe was a sailing ship. It&rsquo;s hard to think of a creaking, leaking pile of planks exploring new horizons, but that&rsquo;s what cutting-edge naval architecture was like in those days. When a storm broke the men would trim the sails, batten down the hatches, go below and ride it out until the danger abated. However, the prudent captains left someone at the helm, so they could see steer the ship and see when the weather was changing.
Then, in the nineteenth century, the steam engine and iron-clad hulls transformed the world of oceanic navigation. Those who invested ahead of the curve soon sailed (the word we still use today) further and more quickly than their competitors. As a metaphor for modern-day firms navigating the rapidly changing world of business, it seems to me there is something we can learn from our seagoing forebears. Having the right person at the helm to navigate changing currents, storms and tides is vital.
Change is a magical thing. The fact that we read about new technological advances every day suggests that some amazing changes are just over the horizon. In fact, many are already here; we&rsquo;re just not up to speed quite yet. I recall a conversation with a very high-level techie who worked on Alexa for Amazon, in which he pointed out that if you are reading about a new bit of tech in the mainstream press that means it has already been worked on for many years and is ready for roll-out. Yet, humans being what we are, we sit back, fearful of the future and cynical about attempts to change it. <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/three-new-mandates-for-capturing-a-digital-transformations-full-value">McKinsey</a> has recently found that due to &lsquo;change fatigue,&rsquo; two-thirds of employees are wary of transformation projects, yet much of the <a style="color: #115740;" href="https://www.gartner.com/en/articles/this-new-strategy-could-be-your-ticket-to-change-management-success">current online discussion</a> on this subject is an exercise in stating the obvious. We are enjoined to engage with our employees about change. Involve them in its implementation. Treat them as people. Of course, these sentiments are not wrong; it&rsquo;s just that if they need stating then you&rsquo;re probably not &lsquo;doing&rsquo; change well in the first place.
As specialist recruiters with our ear to the ground, we are involved in hundreds of conversations about change in finance and financial systems every week. Speaking daily with CFOs, CTOs, Programme Directors, Transformation and Change Managers in capital markets, we absorb and digest a huge range of opinions and market intelligence. We have chats over coffee, chats in boardrooms, chats online and over the phone&nbsp;&ndash; all with one unifying theme: how and where can my company find the people who have the breadth of knowledge, skills and expertise that will drive this change? Increasingly, the demand is for those with the AI skills to effect transformation of legacy projects, especially as budgets are freed up as the economy picks up after the recent dip into recession. To complicate things, we have a general election looming. Normally, that breeds uncertainty and slows down investment, but it doesn&rsquo;t look as it that will be the case this time. All this, in our opinion, makes it an ideal time to get some senior decision-makers together to discuss the growing impact of AI on finance systems and how it can transform businesses in the capital space as we move through 2024 and beyond. 
If you&rsquo;re currently working at a senior level in change/finance/IT with a brief to transform systems, infrastructure, headcount, new acquisitions, the migration from legacy to new systems, seeking investment to add value - and, on top of this, wondering where you&rsquo;re going to find those magic people who will organise and lead all this to a successful conclusion and be at the helm of your business for years to come, you&rsquo;ll want to be at the Wolseley on 25th July for our forthcoming Breakfast Seminar. It&rsquo;s an ideal opportunity to a) focus on the impact of AI on finance systems, b) engage with like-minded, senior-level, decision-making peers, c) meet with others who have current/recent, direct experience of introducing a major change management programme and, d) of course, have a (very) nice breakfast on us!&nbsp;

Sailing through the AI storm (to breakfast in sunshine)

We are delighted to announce the promotion of&nbsp;<a style="color: #115740;" href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/jayne-halperin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jayne Halperin</a> and <a style="color: #115740;" href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/chris-morrison/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Morrison</a> to the positions of joint Group Managing Directors. 
Jayne and Chris have served as Managing Partners in their most recent roles, demonstrating a passion for driving organisational change and success, while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Their promotion not only acknowledges their contributions to date, but also underpins Cedar's commitment to nurturing and empowering its talent.
Jayne Halperin and Chris Morrison embody the pillars of ownership across the business:
1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Own your targets
2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Own your activity
3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Own your work effort
4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Own the culture
These tenets collectively define the company's direction.
Their leadership philosophy, characterised by transparency, integrity, and inclusivity, resonates deeply with Cedar's overarching ethos, fostering a culture of accountability. Under their leadership, Cedar will continue to set new benchmarks for excellence in the industry, while staying true to its core values of delivering for our employees, clients, and candidates.

Exciting times at Cedar!

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are continually challenged to adapt and thrive amidst change. From embracing agility to driving sustainable transformation, organisations are exploring various strategies to remain competitive and future ready. In this blog post, we delve into insights from industry experts and explore key considerations for navigating financial transformation effectively.
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The Financial Times, in partnership with Workiva, sheds light on the essence of agility in today's business environment. Agility isn't just about being quick to react; it's about fostering a culture that embraces change and innovation. Companies must prioritise flexibility, adaptability, and collaboration to navigate uncertain times successfully. By leveraging technology, streamlining processes, and empowering employees, organisations can build resilience and drive sustainable growth in the face of disruption.
(Source: Financial Times)
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Grant Thornton provides valuable insights into the critical objectives organisations should focus on during the initial phase of finance transformation. From aligning finance functions with strategic goals to enhancing operational efficiency and optimising processes, the first 100 days are crucial for setting the stage for long-term success. By prioritising clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and robust change management, companies can lay a solid foundation for driving transformational change and achieving tangible results.
(Source: Grant Thornton)
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Kyndryl, in collaboration with the Financial Times, emphasises the importance of sustainable business transformation grounded in three key pillars: technology, people, and processes. While technology serves as an enabler, organisations must also invest in their people, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Moreover, optimising processes and workflows is essential for driving efficiency and maximising the value derived from digital initiatives. By harmonising these three pillars, companies can drive holistic transformation and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.
(Source: Financial Times)
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SAP Africa highlights the critical role of effective change management in driving digital transformation success. While technology plays a pivotal role, it's ultimately people who drive organisational change. Companies must invest in change management strategies that prioritise employee engagement, communication, and training. By fostering a culture of openness, resilience, and adaptability, organisations can mitigate resistance to change and accelerate the pace of digital transformation. Ultimately, success hinges on aligning technology initiatives with broader business objectives and empowering employees to embrace change as a catalyst for growth.
(Source: SAP Africa)
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Conclusion:
As businesses navigate the complexities of financial transformation, it's imperative to leverage insights from industry thought leaders and adopt a holistic approach that encompasses technology, people, processes, and change management. By embracing agility, setting clear objectives, and prioritising sustainable practices, organisations can thrive amidst change and emerge stronger in the ever-evolving marketplace.
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<a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/nathan-hotchkiss/">Nathan Hotchkiss, Associate Director &ndash; Change &amp; Transformation</a>

Navigating Financial Transformation: Insights from Industry Experts

We conducted a comprehensive survey of our database to gain insights from both professionals and hiring managers. The findings from this research will serve as a valuable resource in shaping your talent attraction and retention strategies for 2024, spanning across various sectors.
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<li>Permanent starting salaries continued to increase in April 24</li>
<li>Temporary wage inflation strongest for nearly a year</li>
<li>Private sector vacancies for temporary staff increased for the first time in three months&nbsp;</li>
<li>Fastest growth in candidate supply for five months.</li>
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Raise the bar across your recruitment process, by selecting from a range of diversity recruitment features to facilitate more inclusive teams.
The reality is that for many businesses, diversity is still a nice to have not a strategic imperative. Cedar Search are proud to be different and love to work with organisations that share our passion.
Cedar embraces diversity and inclusion and seeks to promote the benefits in all of our business activities and has developed a business culture that reflects that belief. We continuously strive to level the playing field for executive and non-executive talent, finding opportunities for women, ethnic minority, and LGBT+ candidates.
Each and every Cedar Search employee commits to making a positive contribution towards diversity and inclusion not only in our own working environment but those of the organisations we work with.

Diverse teams think differently. When it comes to risk, that's important.

​Diversity and inclusion is central to an organisation&rsquo;s ability to attract, recruit and retain the talent needed to outperform competitors. Diverse groups make better, faster decisions with less bias and groupthink, and diverse groups are more creative and innovative. So if we believe that diverse teams make better, more considered decisions, our role is clear: to bring businesses and talented individuals together to build those high-performing, fantastically diverse senior teams.

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Spread a Smile believe that every young person deserves to experience the joy and wonder of childhood, even in the face of illness, and we are proud to stand with Spread a Smile in their mission to make that possible.
We are honoured to work with Behind Every Kick in their mission to empower young people through a shared love of sport. Helping them develop the skills they are learning through playing sports and showing them that these skills can be harnessed to create opportunities in their wider lives.

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We recruit for some of the most dynamic companies across Commerce, Financial Services, Professional Services, and the Public Sector, from SMEs to listed blue-chip companies.Our specialist consultants have built up a wealth of knowledge within their specific industries and markets, offering a tailored approach in parallel with our 'listen, advise, deliver' methodology. We meet all our candidates, to understand their personalities, criteria, and skillsets, enabling us to match them to the right opportunities.

For over 20 years, Cedar's Accountancy &amp; Finance practice has identified roles for all levels of finance professional, throughout the UK and abroad.

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Our expert team has an extensive track record and in-depth knowledge of the specialist markets in which we operate.<ul><li>Internal Audit</li><li>Technology Audit</li><li>Compliance Audit</li><li>Financial Crime Audit</li><li>Operational Risk Audit</li><li>Credit Risk Audit</li><li>Market Risk Audit</li><li>Model Risk Audit</li><li>Cultural Audit</li><li>ESG Audit</li><li>Quality Assurance Audit</li></ul>

Cedar’s Internal Audit practice specialises in placing risk and control professionals into third line of defence functions. We recruit permanent and interim roles at the Senior Auditor level through to Head of Internal Audit across Financial Services and Commerce &amp; Industry.

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Whatever your need, our team will diligently listen to your requirements ensuring the recommended delivery solution is tailored to your business, be it a retained mandate or contingent assignment, professional entry-level or executive appointment, we will help you to secure the best talent in the market.We have interim and contract specialists with pools of available talent for each of our core specialisms, meaning if you need a quick turnaround without compromise, we are on hand to support you.Our reputation for recruiting high-quality candidates through integrity and professionalism is founded on the principle of properly representing your brand and business at all times.Demand for procurement professionals continues to increase and recognition of the profession transitions from an operational to a strategic function, we understand the skills, qualities and characteristics needed from your procurement teams to deliver value to your business.As the responsibilities attached to&nbsp;Procurement roles broadens, to encompass brand-defining decisions, risk management, sustainability, all while engendering board-level stakeholder buy-in, the biggest challenge may well be recruiting and then retaining the right talent to deliver your objectives.Cedar Procurement can help you recruit individuals that not only ‘fit’&nbsp;your organisation culturally but that becomes&nbsp;key to your success.

Cedar has been recruiting professionals in Procurement, Supply Chain &amp; Logistics since 2016, across Commerce and Industry and the Public Sector and as a result, have extensive market knowledge, and an exceptional network throughout the UK &amp; Europe.

Direct ProcurementDirect procurement is&nbsp;the process of purchasing or obtaining raw materials, resources, goods and services that are utilised in the core operations of a business. The goods and services procured through the process of direct procurement ultimately find their way to the end customer or client of the business.Industries covered:&nbsp;Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Industrial, Medical/Pharma, FMCG/Consumer.​Indirect / Corporate Procurement – UKSitting alongside or within&nbsp;Finance and reporting into the CFO as part of corporate function.Indirect Procurement is the sourcing of all goods and services for a business to enable it to maintain and develop its operations e.g. IT, Marketing, Facilities Management, Consultancy, Legal, Audit, HR Contingent workforce etcIndustries covered:&nbsp;Retail, FMCG, Tech, Prof Services, FS, Industrial​Supply Chain TeamWhat is now clearly a core business function, Supply Chain Professionals are now leading the charge to help business pivot within the turbulent economic environment, driven by resource scarcity and ever-increasing consumer expectations.The modern Supply Chain Manager must possess an armoury of strong interpersonal skills, not least empathy, tenacity, and adaptability, to navigate the changing commercial landscape. This, combined with the highly technical nature of most supply chain mandates has meant that demand is easily outstripping the supply of these singular professionals.In response the scope and seniority of supply chain roles, and the work involved in recruiting for them.Industries covered:&nbsp;Industrial: Automotive, Aerospace, General Manufacturing, Defence, Rail​Logistics TeamThe Logistics sector has changed unrecognisably in the past few years, becoming increasingly technology-driven. Professionals who are able to innovate both tech and processes while remaining mindful of sustainability and efficiency goals are in high demand.The need to find cost savings, reduce lead times and meet challenging global targets requires advanced automation and a highly sophisticated logistics infrastructure. But mostly, it requires experienced management and operational staff, with the ability to tap into these advancements and optimise processes to drive these&nbsp;cost efficiencies&nbsp;whilst maintaining the imperative&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIFOT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DIFOT.</a>Key Industries:&nbsp;FMCG/Consumer/ E-commerce, 3PL/Transport, Industrial, Retail Medical/Pharmaceutical

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Cognisant of the myriad challenges that the government and not-for-profit sector encounter, including the dynamic shifts in political landscapes, mounting economic pressures, and the escalating demand for services, we remain resolute in our commitment to delivering effective solutions.Our adept team of public sector specialists boasts an impressive history within the sector, coupled with an intricate understanding of their respective fields. With an unwavering dedication to our craft, we derive fulfilment from consistently delivering tailored and effective solutions to our esteemed clients.While our headquarters are in central London, it is noteworthy that a significant majority—over 70%—of our operations are conducted outside the capital, enabling us to extend our expert assistance and support to organisations across the entirety of the UK. Cedar are listed as a compliant agency on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6277" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 87, 64); background-color: white;">Crown Commercial Service RM6277 Framework</a>&nbsp;listed under&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/suppliers/5293/cedar-recruitment-limited" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 87, 64); background-color: white;">LOT 2 for Corporate Functions</a>&nbsp;and also the&nbsp;<a href="https://lgrp.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 87, 64); background-color: white;">Local Government Resourcing Partnership (LGRP) Framework</a>&nbsp;listed under&nbsp;<a href="https://lgrp.co.uk/services/lot-1-executive-interim-recruitment/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 87, 64); background-color: white;">LOT 1 for Interim Recruitment</a>. Both of these are&nbsp;PCR2015 Public Sector complaint Frameworks&nbsp;which have been created to allow Public Sector Buyers to engage directly with specialist agencies, such as Cedar, to facilitate the creation of strong working relationships and quick candidate identification/onboarding for the recruitment of Interim and Fixed Term Contract (FTC) positions.

Over the past two decades, Cedar has been a steadfast partner to numerous public sector organisations, providing invaluable support through our versatile services spanning interim, fixed-term, and permanent recruitment.

Public Sector Practice Areas:<ul><li>Procurement &amp; Supply Chain</li><li>Finance</li><li>Change &amp; Transformation</li></ul> Supporting Organisations Across:<ul><li>Cental Government</li><li>Local Government</li><li>NHS/Healthcare</li><li>Education</li><li>Charites</li><li>Social Housing/Registered Providers</li><li>Regulatory Bodies</li><li>Membership Bodies</li><li>Public Transport</li><li>Blue Light Organisations</li></ul>

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Our expert team has an extensive track record and in-depth knowledge of the specialist markets in which we operate:
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In a niche market, consultant experience and expertise are paramount in being successful not only in identifying the right talent, but in understanding the market to maintain credible long-term relationships.
We pride ourselves on offering a consultative service to CFOs, Heads of Tax, and HR Business Partners on tax team structures, market activity, and trends, salary benchmarking, and the best approach to the market.
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Cedar's tax practice recruitment team specialises in Professional Services Tax, catering to the diverse needs of Accountancy and Consulting Firms across London and nationally. With a focus on Big 4, Top 10, mid-tier, and boutique firms, we partner with organisations offering competitive packages, enticing benefits, work-life balance, proven progression, and flexible working arrangements within vibrant company cultures.
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From recruiting Semi-Senior to Partner levels, we focus on identifying qualified candidates aiming for the next step in their tax careers. Our goal is to facilitate seamless transitions and match professionals with opportunities tailored to their aspirations.

Cedar's Tax team provides comprehensive recruitment services, catering to permanent, interim, and contract roles within the tax profession. Our expertise spans multiple sectors including Practice, Commerce &amp; Industry, and Financial Services. With an extensive track record and deep knowledge of these specialist markets, our expert team is well-equipped to meet your recruitment needs.
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Do you have a tenacious can-do attitude? We hire applicants from a range of backgrounds, with different levels of experience.Do you thrive on the buzz of a busy office and the flexibility of hybrid working?Do you crave a mature, empathetic working environment, with a team that shares in your success and knows how to have fun?​​

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Cedar is a team of entrepeneurs, who aren't afraid to take risks, but also have well-thought-out, ambitious growth plans.​As the world exits the pandemic Cedar aims to expand into new sectors while adding strength and depth to the existing core disciplines of Finance &amp; Accountancy, Procurement &amp; Supply Chain and Change &amp; Transformation.​Cedar needs experienced 360 recruiters and leaders with a range of industry experience who can make an immediate impact and who want to help define the future direction of the Cedar business.

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