Senior Finance Manager

SRM Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and business services organisation in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role involves oversight of statutory reporting, tax compliance, and financial operations management. The ideal candidate will be ACA/CA qualified with experience in IFRS and tax principles, capable of managing cross-functional finance teams while working collaboratively with senior stakeholders. This position offers a hybrid work model with immediate availability preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-qualified experience.
• Audit trained (Big 4 or top-tier practice).
• Deep technical knowledge of IFRS and statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of statutory financial statements and annual reporting under UK GAAP.
• Managing the external audit process through to sign-off.
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS and group accounting policies.

Skills

Technical knowledge of IFRS

Strong Excel skills

Analytical skills

Experience managing cross-functional finance areas

Confident communication with senior stakeholders

Education

ACA / CA qualified

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Finance Manager – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Location: London (Hybrid)

We are supporting a global technology and business services organisation in their search for a Senior Finance Manager to join their UK&I finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This high-impact role plays a pivotal part in statutory reporting, tax compliance, and oversight of key financial operations across the region. You will manage one direct report and serve as a key liaison between the UK business, offshore teams, auditors, and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of statutory financial statements and annual reporting under UK GAAP
• Managing the external audit process through to sign-off
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS and group accounting policies, particularly around IFRS 15, lease accounting, impairment and pensions
• Oversight of tax compliance (corporation tax, RDEC, VAT) and liaison with external tax advisors
• Leading month-end close and reviewing key balance sheet and journal entries
• Reviewing group IFRS reporting deliverables and internal controls (including JSOX)
• Partnering with offshore finance teams to ensure smooth operational finance processes (P2P, O2C, GL, treasury)
• Supporting treasury, FX, and cash flow forecasting activity
• Contributing to finance transformation projects, systems changes, and integration work
• Advising on transfer pricing, bids, and due diligence for new client or internal initiatives

About You

• ACA / CA qualified with 3-5 years post-qualified experience
• Audit trained (Big 4 or top-tier practice)
• Deep technical knowledge of IFRS and experience preparing statutory accounts
• Strong grasp of UK corporation tax, VAT, and international tax principles
• Confident working with offshore teams and managing across cross-functional finance areas
• Strong Excel and analytical skills; SAP experience a plus
• Able to work autonomously and adapt to ambiguity in a fast-moving environment
• A collaborative communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders

We are seeking candidates available immediately or with up to one month’s notice.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a broad and influential role in a multinational finance environment, offering real variety and exposure across technical accounting, compliance, and operational finance.