My human is <a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/howard-bentwood/">Howard Bentwood.&nbsp;</a>
Chocco loves a stick, any stick, and loves giving the stick to anyone in the park other than Howard. Mostly he tries to give the stick to people who really don&rsquo;t want to throw it for him.
Interesting fact: Chocco is a therapy dog for the charity&nbsp;<a href="https://spreadasmile.org/">Spread a Smile</a>.

Chocco

Boss Dog

​My human is <a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/howard-bentwood/">Howard Bentwood.</a>
​Cobi loves to either sleep on the couch, bark at his own reflection (multiple times each day), or chase squirrels. Cobi has yet to realise that he has no chance whatsoever of ever catching one but this doesn&rsquo;t stop him from trying
Interesting fact: Cobi will never catch a squirrel&nbsp;<a href="https://spreadasmile.org/">Spread a Smile</a>.

Cobi

Our human is <a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/daniel-barnes/">Dan Barnes.</a>
​​Brodie is the grey one, Boris is the brown one!
Boris is a 4-year-old rescue dog with a heart of gold. One of the softest coats you&rsquo;ll ever touch, but only if you are lucky! Due to his background, only a handful of people have been lucky enough to touch him as he is still a little nervous around people. He is also super-fast and we think a Lurcher.
Brodie is a new addition to the family and is coming up to his first birthday! He is a cross between an Italian greyhound and a whippet. He loves to steal but not destroy any of your personal belongings, mainly slippers and hide them across the house! He has so much energy and will beg you to play with him 24/7! &nbsp;

Brodie & Boris

Procurement Dog

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Age: 3
Favourite Activity: Stealing Socks, Shoes, and Hearts.&nbsp;
Favourite Food/Drink: Toast, Tissues, &amp; Tea.
Remy is a show cocker spaniel who loves to play, be pampered, and be protected - so much so that he&rsquo;s now scared of plastic bags, laminate flooring, and pretty much anything that&rsquo;s not in his regular environment.

Remy 

Supply Chain Dog

​My human is <a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/george-campbell-wilson/">George Campbell Wilson.</a>
​Samson is a Greek rescue dog.

Samson

Qualified Finance Dog

​My human is <a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/georgina-denslow/">Georgina Denslow.&nbsp;</a>

Bruno

Interim Finance Dog

My human is <a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/kyle-ellison/">Kyle Ellison.</a>

PeggySue

Public Sector Dog 

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​My human is <a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/lorena-frangiamore/">Lorena Frangiamore.</a>
Age: 4
Favourite Activity: Chasing squirrels&nbsp;&amp; foxes&nbsp;
Favourite Food: Roast dinner&nbsp;
Kenzo is a 54kg super needy &amp; affectionate ridgeback who loves to be loved. He is super cheeky and loves to be chased around the garden for items that aren't his! Although people cross the road when they see him coming he is nothing but a big friendly giant and constantly a cuddle.&nbsp;
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Kenzo

Executive Assistant dog

Vinnie can often be found running around the office with a tennis ball, willing anyone to try and get it out of his mouth and throw it for him.&nbsp;
Outside of office hours, he enjoys people-watching from the window of any London bus, long walks, and even longer naps.
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My Huma is <a href="https://cedar.sites.sourceflow.co.uk/our-teams/jamie-gibb/">Jamie Gibb</a>

Vinnie

My human is <a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/naomi-gray/">Naomi Gray.</a>&nbsp;
Sasha is an 8-year-old lab cross who we rescued from Newcastle Cat &amp; Dog Shelter when she was 2. Sasha loves to be chased, and has been known to steal other dogs&rsquo; toys to encourage them to chase her.&nbsp;

Sasha

Finance Dog 

​My human is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/consultants/Jayne-Halperin">Jayne Halperin</a>
Age: 5
Favourite Activity: Chasing squirrels&nbsp;.
Favourite Food: Smoked salmon and roast chicken.
Josie&nbsp;is the fastest runner in the park-no dog can catch her! She is obsessed with squirrels but is thankfully just that little bit slower than they are!

Josie

Finance Recruitment Dog

​Our human is <a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/prim-kambhato/">Prim Kambhato.</a>
​Fluke and Barney are 2-year-old Golden Retrievers who love to swim and run around as they have so much energy. They&rsquo;re incredibly affectionate, friendly and love a cuddle!

Fluke and Barney

PQ dog

My human is&nbsp;Jade Lucas
​Max is an 12-year-old Cavachon.
Max loves going for a walk but his favourite activity is the nap afterward!

Marketing Dog

​Our human is <a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/chris-morrison/">Chris Morrison.&nbsp;</a>
​Check us out in a our smart jumpers! Looking good is a way of life for us.
Peggy's on the left and Teddy's on the right.

Peggy, Stanley, Teddy

Finance Recruitment Dogs

​Our human is <a href="https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/our-teams/alex-pughe/">Alex Pughe.</a>&nbsp;
The blonde dog is Trevor, on left is poppy, on right is Jake (who has three legs!).

Trevor, Poppy, Jake

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<h1>Change &amp; Transformation</h1>

Our adept Change and Transformation team at Cedar boasts an impressive track record in recruitment, coupled with profound knowledge of the markets in which we operate. Recognizing the uniqueness of each assignment, our bespoke approach empowers us to swiftly navigate the market, ensuring maximum success for our clients. At Cedar, we take pride in seamlessly integrating ourselves as an extension of your business, upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.Our team's proficiency in the intersection of finance, technology, and data positions us to collaborate effectively across the C Suite. This allows us to bring a wealth of experience to the table, providing attentive listening, strategic advice, and successful delivery of complex transformation projects.With a robust network and comprehensive knowledge in both the finance and broader transformation market, we are dedicated to cultivating long-term relationships. Our focus lies in strategic partnerships with senior business executives, including CFOs, CTOs, CIOs, and CDOs, ensuring a tailored and impactful approach to your organizational evolution.

Cedar's Change &amp; Transformation team excels in delivering specialised recruitment solutions tailored for dynamic and forward-thinking businesses across diverse industries.

<h3 class="ql-align-right">What Our Clients Say</h3> ​“I approached Cedar to find a special candidate to help build a growing team. In an extremely tight timeframe, Cedar used their immense experience and connections to locate a benchmark candidate who fit culturally into our business and who had all the required skills. " - Fremantle Media ﻿"Having worked with Cedar for several years they have become the first port of call when looking to fill a position. They have consistently delivered a selection of high-quality candidates. For interim placements, Cedar has the bench to provide quality individuals quickly and efficiently.&nbsp;"- IMG Events

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<h1>DE&amp;I / CSR</h1>

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.

<h2 class="ql-align-center">Our Charities</h2>
As a company, we are committed to giving back to our community and are honoured to support both Spread a Smile and Behind Every Kick.
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.

<h1>Accountancy &amp; Finance</h1>

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.

<h5 class="ql-align-center">Our Accountancy &amp; Finance team is split into specialist areas:</h5>

Our Accountancy &amp; Finance team is split into four specialist areas:

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We meet all our clients (virtually or face to face) so we can fully understand their needs. Only through listening can we ensure a thorough appreciation of the requirements and challenges before embarking on any recruitment project.

No two recruitment projects are the same and each requires its own individual solution. We provide our clients with a range of resourcing solutions and then recommend a tailor-made approach designed to guarantee the delivery of the best possible shortlist.

At Cedar, we pride ourselves on our successful track record of delivery. We can operate to very tight timescales without sacrificing quality throughout the process.

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Internal Audit

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.

We recruit for some of the most dynamic companies across Financial Services and Commerce &amp; Industry from SMEs to listed blue-chip companies. We offer a tailored approach in parallel with our ‘listen, advise, deliver’ methodology and seek to partner with our clients offering a consultative service to Heads of Audit and HR Business Partners on internal audit team structures, market activity, salary benchmarking and the best approach to the market. Whether you are looking for support with an exclusive search, current or potential requirement, salary benchmarking or an exploratory chat, please get in touch with Irma Boulderstone for a confidential discussion.

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<h1>Procurement &amp; Supply Chain</h1>

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

<h1>Public Sector &amp; Not-for-Profit</h1>

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>

We&rsquo;re able to identify and engage with the highest-calibre individuals.

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<h1>Tax</h1>

In-House Team
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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Practice Team
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.
Our expertise covers a wide range of tax specialisations:
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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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<h5 class="MsoNormal">Ready to advance your tax career?&nbsp;Connect with us for a confidential discussion and explore exciting opportunities aligned with your goals.</h5>
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<h1>Work for us</h1>

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?​​

Are you looking for a place where you can define your own career, surrounded by a supportive team of experienced Consultants?

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.

Howard Bentwood is the Founder and CEO of Cedar and has worked in recruitment for over 30 years. Howard&rsquo;s focus has been on building Cedar into a strong and respected brand since 2003. As a result, Cedar is now renowned for its professionalism, flexibility, and ability to deliver recruitment solutions that genuinely add value to its partner clients. Howard is an enthusiastic advocate for authentic, honest, straight-talking and consultative business partnering. Howard is an avid golfer, skier and ex-cyclist and enjoys spending time with his wife, two children and dogs.

Howard Bentwood

​An entrepreneur with a leadership background in staffing and recruitment. Having worked as a director for several of the leading global staffing companies, founded Best International Group which grew to &pound;130 million turnover in 18 months. Sold to Spring Group in 2003. Now NED and strategic adviser to several carefully selected companies in the recruitment sector.
 Specialises in achieving rapid and sustainable growth, both organic and by acquisition, in people-related businesses, thereby maximising shareholder value. Specialties: Mergers and acquisitions, m and a, fundraising, IPO, Corporate governance, Fast-track growth strategies, corporate finance, exit strategy, IPO, leadership development, training, recruitment, executive search, staffing, NED, non-executive director, NXD, APSCo, entrepreneur, human resources.

John O'Sullivan

Chairman

​Shad is an experienced leader in the recruitment industry, with a career spanning over 15 years in both global and boutique agencies. At Cedar, Shad connects expert procurement specialists with CFOs and CPOs, helping both scale-up businesses and large, global organisations gain a competitive advantage.
Previously, he has led teams that delivered global executive search appointments and spent over 13 years at Badenoch + Clark, where as Operations Director in London, he lead teams who provided retained, contingent and interim search solutions across a range of disciplines and industries.
Outside of work, Shad enjoys spending time with his young family, exploring new restaurants with friends, watching most sports, and reading.

Shad Ameen

Director – Procurement & Supply Chain

Josef joined Cedar in 2022 as an Associate Director in the Interim Qualified Finance Team, becoming a Director in 2024. He has ten years of experience in the industry and has established a reputation as a highly reliable &lsquo;go to&rsquo; recruiter for interim hires.
Josef is highly driven to find the right solution for his clients and has been the winner of multiple awards for exceptional performance.
He&rsquo;s worked across various industries and client types, from start-ups to high-profile listed businesses, delivering a diverse array of skillsets and solutions.&nbsp;
Whether it be handling short-term absences, complex business changes, additional resources for busy periods, or any other challenges, Josef has a proven network that can fix the problem. Josef prides himself on a consultative and transparent approach, and speedy delivery of dependable interim candidates.
Outside of work Josef is a self-confessed movie-nerd, he enjoys eating out and dabbling in photography.

Josef Aiston

Director

Dan has joined Cedar with 4 years&rsquo; recruitment experience, all of which have been specialising in indirect procurement recruiting across permanent roles in the private sector.
Dan has experience working with a variety of FTSE 100&rsquo;s, as well as start-ups and growing businesses within a range of industries. This includes strong relationships in the retail, FMCG, financial services and professional services spaces. Dan&rsquo;s passion for recruitment is driven by his competitive spirit, which proves to be an attribute of success in completing placements.&nbsp; 
Dan is a big sports fan, specifically football, basketball, and lacrosse. He is also an avid West Ham supporter, having attended matches regularly since the age of 10. Outside of work, Dan enjoys live music, watching any thriller/crime movie and eating out at new restaurants whilst indulging in anything containing cheese &ndash; even though he is actually lactose intolerant.

Daniel Barnes

Senior Associate - Procurement

Chris is part of Cedar's tax team, specialising in Professional Services Tax. He collaborates with Accountancy and Consulting Firms both in London and across the country.
With over five years of tax recruitment experience Chris previously specialised within R&amp;D Tax, VAT and Capital Allowances but now focuses across all different tax disciplines for his clients, these range from Big 4 and Top 10 to mid-tier and smaller boutique firms.
Through Chris&rsquo; years of specialising in Professional Services, his clients trust him to guide and advise them not just on specific recruitment needs but also broader issues. He assists in recruiting from senior through to partner levels, focusing on qualified candidates looking for the next step in their tax careers.
Outside of work Chris is an avid football fan supporting Southampton home and away, as well as being a big film fan frequenting the cinema.

Chris Barnett

Senior Associate

Natacha joined the Tax team as an Associate, specialising in in-house roles. 
Having previously worked in that area, Natacha has established herself assisting firms of varying sizes and sectors, helping with their tax recruitment needs.
Before her recruitment career, Natacha worked as a lawyer. In her spare time, Natacha enjoys doing yoga and traveling.

Natacha Benisti

Associate - Tax

Nathan works within the Supply Chain and Procurement team with an exclusive focus on placing Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Sustainability candidates into the UK Management Consulting market, ranging from Consultant to Partner level hires.
Nathan has five years of experience shared between La Fosse Associates initially, and Investgio where he found his niche operating in the Supply Chain &amp; Operations space working with some of the world's leading Management Consulting and Strategy firms.
Outside of work, Nathan enjoys watching the mighty Arsenal, playing PS5, eating, going to the gym, boxing, and spending time with his family!&nbsp;

Nathan Bignold

Senior Associate - Supply Chain Consulting

Irma has ten years of recruitment experience in the internal audit market across multiple sectors and joined Cedar to establish the internal audit division. Her focus has been on recruiting at the mid to senior level of the market and she has built an extensive network in this space. Typical mandates span from Senior Auditor to Head of Audit / Director level, and include specialist areas within internal audit, such as markets, credit, financial crime, and quality assurance.
Irma&rsquo;s passion lies in building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. With her knowledge of the market and honest communication, she takes a consultative approach offering recruitment and career advice, market intelligence, and salary guidance.
Outside of work, Irma enjoys spending time with her young family, travelling, and practising yoga.

Irma Boulderstone

Senior Associate – Internal Audit

Kirsteen joined Cedar in Cedar to lead the Tax Division having specialised in this market for 20 years. Throughout this time, she has built an established network across the senior in-house tax market, placing permanent and interim tax professionals. Kirsteen recruits across corporate tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing and human capital from Head of Tax/Tax Director level to Tax Manager level. 
Kirsteen has a long-term approach to relationships and clients value her knowledge of the market and trust her to provide objective advice when looking at recruitment solutions, team structures and salary guidance. She has a proven track record delivering on search mandates, multiple hires, team builds, and reorganisations, as well as contingent and interim solutions.

Kirsteen Brannigan-Hughes

Director – Tax

George is an accomplished Associate at Cedar on the Permanent Qualified team with a strong background in specialised financial services. His area of expertise lies in recruiting top-tier professionals, ranging from Management and Financial Accountants to Finance Managers, Fund Accountants, and Analysts. He recruits across a range of industries including, Private Equity, Asset and Investment Management, banking, capital markets, insurance and fintech&rsquo;s.
George is determined to build out the financial services desk at Cedar, striving to contribute to the company's growth and success whilst adding add a new dimension.
Outside of work, George enjoys staying active by going to the gym and playing rugby.

George Campbell Wilson

Associate - Finance

​Jake joined the Cedar Credit Team as a Senior Associate, focusing on recruiting credit professionals across all levels for both temporary and permanent positions. With 9 years of experience in 360 consulting, he has worked in various processes, including Executive Search (Headhunting), Contract, and Contingency.
Jake&rsquo;s industry experience spans FMCG, Engineering, Retail, Medical, Sales and Marketing. Having recruited talent across all levels, from entry-level Graduates to seasoned CEOs, he takes pride in delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates alike.
In his free time, Jake does Muay Thai dedicating three weekly sessions to training. Additionally, he has a love for snowboarding and enjoys hitting the slopes whenever he can.

Jake Canning

Senior Associate – Credit Management

With extensive experience in tech, biotech and recruitment, Antoine joined Cedar as Financial Controller in 2020, just as Covid struck. Recruited to provide greater structure and depth to Finance as Cedar&rsquo;s high growth dictated greater expertise, Antoine&rsquo;s calm and methodical approach paid dividends as Cedar rapidly adapted to very new challenges and new ways of working, without any disruption to clients, contractors or clients. Since then, Antoine has brought his tech passion to Cedar in the form of innovation in finance systems and ensuring Cedar has robust, scalable systems and first-class financial reporting. Outside of Cedar, Antoine has recently become a father for the second time, so he has little time for anything else at the moment, but he looks forward to resuming his and his family&rsquo;s passion for travelling, particularly visiting his family in France. Antoine doesn&rsquo;t own a calculator, which is strange for an accountant.

Antoine Carlier

Head of Finance

Jordan has over six years&rsquo; experience recruiting accounting and finance professionals across London and the Home Counties. Specialising in the Recently Qualified space, he has a strong network across the Commerce &amp; Industry sectors.
 Priding himself on his direct and solution-orientated approach, Jordan has a track record of partnering startup/growth stage SMEs with key finance hires, as well as delivering large-scale recruitment projects for FTSE 100 companies.
 Outside of work, Jordan is kept busy by his two young sons and a semi-professional football career &ndash; currently playing in the National League for Dorking Wanderers FC.

Jordan Cheadle

Business Manager – Finance

Nathan joined Cedar&rsquo;s Change and Transformation team as a business manager, contributing 5 years&rsquo; worth of recruitment experience. His specialised focus lies in permanent roles within the Change &amp; Transformation sector, covering a broad spectrum of positions ranging from Project Manager and Programme Manager to PMO, Business Analyst, and Change Manager.
Nathan's impressive prior experience includes successful recruitment across roles in Change &amp; Transformation, Finance, and Technology. His expertise extends across diverse sectors including Financial Services, Fintech, and Technology.
In his spare time, Nathan enjoys staying active by playing football twice a week, whilst also taking up a new skill - learning to play golf.

Nathan Cumine

Business Manager - Change & Transformation

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​Having begun her recruitment career at Cedar, now 8 years later, she heads the Interim &amp; Qualified Finance teams as Managing Director.
The teams places candidates ranging from newly qualified accounts through to senior finance appointments across a range of industries and in locations as far afield as Barbados. GG as she&rsquo;s know to the team, is happily married and lives in Essex, but is originally from the NE and remains a die-hard Newcastle United fan!
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Georgina Denslow

Managing Director – Finance

Kyle Ellison

Business Manager 

Lorena is an Executive Assistant, supporting Chris &amp; Jayne. She has 5 years of previous experience as an EA. In her previous role, Lorena provided administrative and secretarial support to 5 Vice Presidents. Her role included extensive diary management, including complex travel arrangements, organising client and internal meetings and event planning to list a few.
Lorena is an integral part of the finance recruitment team, running reports, providing support to Team Managers, and ensuring the overall smooth running of the team!
Outside of the office, Lorena loves going to the theatre, shopping, and going traveling. As well as spending time with her Ridgeback Kenzo.

Lorena Frangiamore

EA to Group Managing Directors

Ed works in the Change &amp; Transformation team placing mid-senior top-quality interim Change professionals, specialising exclusively in assignments to source permanent and interim candidates with expertise in Finance Systems, ERP, Business Change, and Finance Change.
 He started his recruitment career at Michael Page delivering in Interim &amp; Permanent Technology Transformation recruitment. Over the years Ed has recruited across, finance, technology, data and, change and transformation in both contingent and SoW delivery models.
 Outside work, Ed enjoys spending time with his daughter, going to the gym, and going out with his friends.

Edward Gavigan

Senior Associate – Transformation

Louise&nbsp;has over 14&nbsp;years&rsquo; experience in the procurement and supply chain industry and holds an executive personal network spanning multiple categories and industries. Her specialisms include tailored relationship management, bespoke sourcing solutions and matching best of breed talent with like-minded clients. Louise&rsquo;s integrity has built long standing and trusted relationships with both clients and candidates whom she works closely with as a preferred delivery partner. Louise is passionate about the industry having gained significant achievements across multiple sectors and brings a wealth of knowledge to Cedar.

Louise Gapp

Head of Procurement Practice

Jamie started his career in professional rugby as a Performance Analyst before moving into recruitment in 2020.
Bringing several years of experience within this space, he joins Cedar with a focus on recruiting qualified accountants at the mid-to-senior level into the Media and Creative sector. He is excited by the challenge of utilising his experience supporting finance professionals in an industry he is very interested in and knowledgeable about.
Outside of work, Jamie has a passion for football (and the misery of following his team up and down the country), collecting trainers he never wears, travelling, cooking, and baking.

Jamie Gibb

Business Manager – Qualified Finance

Jo joined Cedar with 21 years&rsquo; of experience recruiting for public sector organisations.
Starting her career with a focus on recruiting finance professionals into the NHS/Healthcare organisations, Jo has continued her dedication to the public sector. Most recently Jo has led teams that recruit across diverse disciplines including Finance and Change &amp; Transformation into Local Government, Central Government, Housing, Charities, Healthcare, Regulatory Bodies and Blue Light organisations.
This extensive experience has provided Jo with a deep understanding of all public sector recruitment methods, including working directly with clients to create bespoke recruitment strategies, and an extensive use of government frameworks and RPO partnerships. Consequently, Jo understands the challenges faced by organisations to attract top talent and the importance of long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
Outside of work Jo enjoys socialising (with wine!) and keeping up an active lifestyle by going to the gym, paddle boarding, cycling &amp; walking in the countryside!
Jo spends her free time watching all sports and has a season ticket for Gloucester Rugby, football-wise Jo supports Newcastle United.

Jo Goodwill

Director – Public Sector & NFP Finance, Change & Transformation

​Keiysha joined the Interim Finance Transformation team as an Associate, contributing a background in Interim IT &amp; Finance recruitment.
Having previously specialised in both areas, Keiysha has established a strong understanding of the link between finance and tech within the Change &amp; Transformation space. In addition to this her love of working at a fast pace and learning as much as possible from candidates and clients across the sector, ensures she is efficient in finding the most suitable candidates on the market within the given timeframes.
Before her recruitment career, Keiysha achieved a degree in History and English Language and is a self-proclaimed history geek! In her spare time, Keiysha enjoys going to the gym and loves amateur boxing!

Keiysha Greer-Simpson

​Kabir joined Cedar with over 10 years of recruitment experience within the PQ Finance sector specialising within the Credit Management field. In his previous role, Kabir looked after a national specialism that consisted of 25+ consultants across the UK.
At Cedar, Kabir now heads up our PQ &amp; Transactional division, which focuses across all areas of non-qualified and part-qualified finance.
Kabir is sports mad, he regularly plays football and cricket, and watches all other sports. He has a major sweet tooth and especially loves desserts &ndash; as long as it doesn&rsquo;t have fruit on it!

Kabir Gulabkhan

Director – PQ&T

Naomi joined Cedar as a Senior Associate in the Interim Qualified Finance team, with 4 years of recruitment experience behind her. Throughout her career to date, she&rsquo;s worked with businesses ranging from SMEs to global FTSE-listed organisations across industries including engineering, manufacturing, professional services, logistics and creative industries.
She specialises in placing high-quality Senior Finance candidates into interim roles, with a focus on delivering a proactive and consultative service to both candidates and clients.
Outside of work, Naomi enjoys weightlifting, horse-riding and has just taken up hiking, recently visiting the Brecon Beacons and Scottish Highlands.

Naomi Gray

Senior Associate – Interim Finance

Jamie leads Cedar's Part Qualified Finance team as the Head of Interim, bringing over a decade of recruitment expertise to the role. Having spent eight years at Robert Walters, Jamie has specialised in part qualified contract and temporary desks across a range of industries, including Media, Tech, Telco, Retail, FMCG, professional services, fintech, and startups.
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Jamie Hall

Head of Interim – Part Qualified Finance

A graduate from the University of Birmingham, Jayne joined Cedar in 2017 to spearhead the Finance Practice and drive the growth of the company. Her key focus is to further enhance Cedar&rsquo;s client portfolio and fortify existing relationships, providing the requisite support to ensure the team reaches its full potential while maintaining Cedar&rsquo;s unique culture. Jayne believes the added value from a true recruitment partner comes from refined sector specialism and expert market knowledge, with a steadfast commitment to building long term relationships providing consultative advice. Jayne enjoys spending time with her family&nbsp;and attending music festivals.
Jayne's loving pup is Josie.

Jayne Halperin

Group Managing Director

​Ben has a strong background in recruitment and HR solutions, with a particular focus on client acquisition, growth and retention. He quickly established himself as a top performer at Michael Page before joining the Adecco group during lockdown. He has spent the last few years working for the LHH brand of Adecco, working with clients to create solutions for complex challenges within the talent and recruitment landscape.
Ben joined Cedar to work with our clients, ensuring we remain agile and flexible to support across a broad range of solutions and to ensure we are performing in line with client expectations. He will also be working with new clients to help them understand our full capability and monitor our performance on an ongoing basis.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys setting himself yearly challenges for charity. Previous years have seen him participate in white-collar boxing, cycling from London to Brighton and even setting a World record.

Ben Hatt

Head of Client Services

Ellie graduated with 2:1 degree from the University of Edinburgh before joining the world of finance recruitment in 2019. She started her career at a small boutique firm, recruiting permanent candidates across all seniority levels. She joined Cedar as an Associate in November 2021 and sits in the Qualified, Permanent team recruiting into the Commerce &amp; Industry space.
Passionate about recruitment, Ellie has successfully built lasting relationships with clients and candidates alike. Recently she has not only focused on the UK market but delivered on mandates across the globe from Jamaica to the Netherlands, to name a few!
Outside of the Cedar offices, Ellie is a keen netball player and has an unhealthy obsession with Salt &amp; Vinegar crisps.

Ellie Heanue

Nathan joined Cedar with over a decade of experience in senior finance, change management and systems implementation, making significant contributions in providing support for large IT change projects. Having worked with a diverse range of companies, from startups to established FTSE-listed firms and with a deep understanding of finance processes and systems, Nathan has played a pivotal role in helping companies implement, maintain, and improve ERP systems. His expertise in this area has enabled organisations to streamline their operations, enhance efficiency, and drive growth.
Focusing on key areas such as Transformation (Specialist), Change, Programme, ERP, and Data at Cedar, Nathan is committed to establishing Cedar's Change and Transformation team as a pivotal player in the industry.
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Outside of work, Nathan's interests include traveling, having previously lived in Brazil while building a business, as well as spending time in Tanzania and Kenya. With a goal of visiting 50 countries in the next year or two, he is well on his way, having already explored over 30 countries. Additionally, Nathan enjoys participating in sports, particularly football, golf, and rugby.