Overview:
The Senior Finance Manager supports the organisation with timely financial insights, management reporting, and forecasting to strengthen decision-making. The role partners closely with business units, enhances financial processes, and guides the finance team in operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance commentary
• Lead annual budgeting and support rolling forecasts
• Provide financial insights, scenario modelling and costs analysis
• Strengthen internal controls, improve finance processes and ensure policy compliance
• Partner with stakeholders on financial planning, programme profitability and resource allocation
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and support team development

Core Competencies
Financial & Analytical Skills

• Strong management accounting capability
• Proficient in financial modelling and performance analysis
• Ability to translate numbers into meaningful insights

Business Partnering & Communication

• Able to communicate financial impacts clearly to non-finance teams
• Collaborate effectively with business units and leadership

Planning & Organisation

• Manages multiple reporting timelines
• Drives structured budgeting and forecasting processes

Governance & Compliance

• Understands financial controls, audits, and statutory requirements
• Ensures accurate, compliant, and ethical financial practices

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy / Finance
• Minimum 5 years' experience in management accounting
• Strong analytical and communication skills