Senior Finance Manager

Stanton House; Reading; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to provide financial leadership in a dynamic software business. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and partnering with executives to implement strategic financial initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, ACA qualification, and experience leading finance teams across multiple countries. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the financial future of a rapidly growing company known for delivering innovative digital solutions to the media industry.

Qualifications

• ACA qualified accountant, ideally Big 4 trained.
• Strong post-qualification experience in Financial Reporting and FP&A.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations including budgeting and reporting.
• Partner with executives to develop financial strategies.

Skills

Financial Reporting

FP&A

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Leadership

Education

ACA Qualified Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

BPC

Advanced Excel

Job description

This range is provided by Stanton House. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Remote Role – Senior Finance Manager | Global Software Business

Stanton House is partnering with a rapidly growing software company—part of a larger international group delivering specialised digital solutions to the media industry—to recruit a Senior Finance Manager. This is a critical role, providing financial leadership and strategic partnership to the General Manager and Business Unit Managers. We’re looking for a commercially minded finance professional with a strong technical foundation and the ability to lead and influence across the business. You will be pivotal in driving financial performance, enhancing reporting quality, and ensuring operational alignment with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities in the role include:

• Overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partnering with the executive team to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company goals.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to the General Manager and Business Unit Managers, delivering insights and analysis to guide decision-making.
• Leading the budgeting process and deliver accurate, data-driven forecasts.
• Preparing and present financial reports to senior leadership, including performance insights and recommendations.
• Identifying and mitigate financial risks to safeguard the company’s assets and ensure stability.
• Maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and manage internal and external audits.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise financial systems and processes.
• Conducting detailed financial analysis and provide actionable insights to enhance profitability and growth.

Candidate Profile required:

• ACA qualified accountant, ideally Big 4 trained
• Strong post-qualification experience in Financial Reporting and FP&A
• Experience in the software industry (preferred, not essential)
• Hands-on consolidation experience across multiple countries and currencies
• Proven experience leading remote or international finance teams
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and financial regulatory frameworks
• A track record of delivering financial strategies that support business growth
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficient in financial systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics GP, BPC) and advanced Excel

If you're a commercially astute finance leader ready to shape the financial future of a dynamic software business, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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