Senior Finance Manager; Management Accounting & Financial Analysis

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.

• 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

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

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

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

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

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