Senior Finance Manager in Reading)

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international organization is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across regional entities. This pivotal leadership role requires managing a small team, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and implementing process improvements within a fast-moving multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with 3+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in financial control and statutory reporting across jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and local statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close activities and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Manage statutory financial reporting and external audit engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Our client, a well-established international organisation, is seeking a qualified Senior Finance Manager to lead financial operations across a group of regional entities. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to step into a pivotal leadership role within a fast-moving, multinational environment.

The Opportunity

This position sits within the wider financial controllership function, supporting regional reporting, governance, and compliance across multiple countries. You'll manage a small team, lead financial close processes, and take ownership of statutory obligations-while driving forward process improvements and contributing to international financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

* Oversee monthly close activities and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards (US GAAP/IFRS)

* Lead and develop a small team of finance professionals to ensure accurate and timely delivery of core financial outputs

* Manage statutory financial reporting and act as the primary contact for external audit engagements

* Identify and implement process enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce operational risk

* Work closely with international finance colleagues to support consolidated reporting and decision-making

Candidate Profile

* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or equivalent), ideally with 3+ years of post-qualification experience

* Experience in financial control, statutory reporting, and audit management-preferably across multiple jurisdictions

* Knowledge of key accounting frameworks, including US GAAP and local statutory requirements (e.g. UK GAAP/FRS 102)

* Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience supporting or developing junior team members

* Highly organised with a strong analytical mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities

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