Case study

Delivering a finance team to match the scale and complexity of VIRTUS’ growth trajectory

VIRTUS Data Centres, a global leader in the data centre industry, committed to delivering reliable, resilient and responsible digital infrastructure. To support their rapid growth, Virtus needed to expand its finance function to manage its increasing scale and complexity.

The challenge

Having initially being approached by VIRTUS to assist with contractor resource to support the Head of Finance, Cedar has continued to assist VIRTUS to scale and grow its finance function.

VIRTUS required finance professionals capable of delivering in a fast-paced, rapidly expanding international business.

The roles needed to be filled quickly, with candidates demonstrating both technical expertise and agility.

The Solution

Cedar partnered with VIRTUS’s CFO and Finance Leadership to:

Needs Analysis or Skills Assessment: Mapped out the key skills and capabilities required for VIRTUS’ evolving business needs.

Rapid Delivery: Reviewed and streamlined recruitment processes to deliver candidates fast whilst adhering to quality standards

Key Hires: Recruited roles across the finance function, including:

Head of Financial Reporting & Control

Group Reporting Manager

Senior Management Accountant

Senior FP&A Analyst

Accounts Assistant

Interim Finance Transformation Lead

Interim Year-End Accountant

Interim Group Accountant

Interim Fixed Asset Accountant

Results

Over the last 7 years, Cedar has continued to partner with VIRTUS Data Centres in identifying high calibre finance professionals to develop a best-in-class finance function and assist the business throughout its consistent international growth.

Cedar remains a preferred supplier as VIRTUS continues to expand.