Senior Finance Manager, Project Team

Itchyfeet; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchyfeet client seeks a Senior Finance Manager to join the Finance project team, delivering high‑quality financial services across service areas while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal regulations.

You will provide strategic financial guidance, manage procedures, and support continuous improvement of the Finance Function, with mobility across Financial Management, Financial Reporting, or Financial Planning and Analysis in a senior, cross‑functional role.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent.
• Extensive senior financial experience in complex environments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience presenting to senior management and budget holders.
• Public sector experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely provision of monthly trial balances and robust accounts for financial reporting.
• Implement and maintain strong financial controls to prevent misconduct and ensure account accuracy.
• Manage currency and banking activities, ensuring robust reconciliations and controls are in place.
• Oversee pay controls and maintain the pay budget efficiently.
• Manage the opening and closing of project codes systematically.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations within your team, maintaining robust financial controls.
• Provide peer support to ensure no disruption of service during periods of absence.
• Communicate effectively with Financial Reporting and Planning Teams, offering insights to inform decision-making.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and year-end reports compliant with relevant standards.
• Develop performance reporting, including variance analysis and project dashboards.
• Provide timely reporting on capital expenditure to assist in project prioritisation.
• Serve as a lead finance professional during internal and external audits.
• Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process for all service areas.
• Develop and monitor the medium-term financial plan for your service area.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities affecting budgets with strategic solutions.
• Offer decision support to enhance business performance through insights.
• Ensure investment decisions are appraised using established financial techniques.
• Ensure oversight and management of projects, facilitating budget compliance and value for money.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Policy development

Prioritisation under pressure

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA/CIPFA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join their Finance project team, which delivers high-quality finance-related services across various service areas. In this full-time role, you will play a pivotal part in providing exceptional financial management services while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal regulations. Your responsibilities will include offering strategic financial guidance, managing financial procedures, and supporting the continuous improvement of the Finance Function. As a senior member, you may be assigned to any of the core teams, including Financial Management, Financial Reporting, or Financial Planning and Analysis, where you will be expected to foster effective communication with senior management and budget holders.

Job Duties:

• Ensure timely provision of accurate monthly trial balances and robust accounts for financial reporting.


• Implement and maintain strong financial controls to prevent misconduct and ensure account accuracy.


• Manage currency and banking activities, ensuring robust reconciliations and controls are in place.


• Oversee pay controls and maintain the pay budget efficiently.


• Manage the opening and closing of project codes systematically.


• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations within your team, maintaining robust financial controls.


• Provide peer support to ensure no disruption of service during periods of absence.


• Communicate effectively with Financial Reporting and Planning Teams, offering insights to inform decision-making.


• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and year-end reports compliant with relevant standards.


• Develop performance reporting, including variance analysis and project dashboards.


• Provide timely reporting on capital expenditure to assist in project prioritisation.


• Serve as a lead finance professional during internal and external audits.


• Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process for all service areas.


• Develop and monitor the medium-term financial plan for your service area.


• Identify and manage risks and opportunities affecting budgets with strategic solutions.


• Offer decision support to enhance business performance through insights.


• Ensure investment decisions are appraised using established financial techniques.


• Ensure oversight and management of projects, facilitating budget compliance and value for money.

Job Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant holding a recognised qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, etc.) with substantial senior financial experience.


• Proven ability to analyse and present financial data professionally.


• Strong interpersonal skills with management experience at a senior level.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, contributing effectively within a corporate finance function.


• Ability to think creatively and contribute to new policy initiatives.


• Capable of prioritising tasks and working effectively under pressure with attention to detail.


• Experience in the public sector at a senior level.


• Familiarity with SAP.

What You’ll Love:

You will thrive in a dynamic environment that encourages professional development and fosters strong relationships across all levels. Our client values collaboration and commitment to delivering high-quality services while supporting continuous improvement within the Finance Function.