Senior Finance Manager

Michael Page; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Finance Manager for an industrial client based in Reading. The role oversees financial operations, reporting and analytics to support decision-making and ensure financial health across the business.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA certified, with experience in budgeting, forecasts, compliance, and leading a finance team. The position is temporary with a daily rate in the UK range.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting and financial management experience in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA (Essential).
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance practices.
• Experience in team leadership and collaboration.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee day-to-day financial operations, including reporting and analysis.
• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts and financial plans.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams to streamline finance processes.
• Monitor cash flow and manage financial risks effectively.
• Supervise and mentor members of the finance team.
• Support audits and liaise with external stakeholders when necessary.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Budgeting & Forecasting

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA certification

Job description

As a Senior Finance Manager in the industrial and manufacturing sector, you'll oversee the financial operations, ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently. Based in Reading, this role plays a key part in maintaining financial health and supporting decision-making across the business.

An organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector located in Reading.

Description

• Manage and oversee day-to-day financial operations, including reporting and analysis.
• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts and financial plans.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams to streamline finance processes.
• Monitor cash flow and manage financial risks effectively.
• Supervise and mentor members of the finance team.
• Support audits and liaise with external stakeholders when necessary.

Profile

A successful Senior Finance Manager should have:

• Strong background in accounting and financial management within industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA (Essential)
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance practices.
• Experience in team leadership and collaboration.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.

Job Offer

• Daily rate of £350 to £450, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary position offering flexibility.

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