Senior Finance Manager - Projects

TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in Blackburn as a Senior Finance Manager, where you'll lead a newly created Projects team. This role offers the chance to influence key financial decisions and improve accounting practices while working closely with senior stakeholders. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, a generous bonus, and numerous benefits, including 33 days of holiday and life insurance. With a focus on professional development, this position provides ample opportunities for growth and the chance to work in a dynamic, supportive environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Life Insurance

Free Parking

Wellbeing Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with proficiency in accounting software.
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships and presenting to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the business to provide financial advice and support.
• Manage budgets and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Extract complex data for management decision-making.

Skills

Accounting Software Proficiency

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Data Extraction

CIMA / ACCA / ACA Qualification

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Power BI

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Blackburn, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your company

Join an established, successful business in Blackburn as they seek a Senior Finance Manager for a newly created Projects team. You will have exposure to a variety of ongoing projects within the business, whilst also being encouraged to seek out areas for improvement and support the wider team. This role is full-time onsite in Blackburn.

Your new role

As a Senior Finance Manager in the Projects team, you will partner with the business to provide specialist advice, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the design and delivery of new accounting approaches. Your responsibilities will include contributing to broader operational plans, managing activities within your specialist area, and providing professional advice to support effective decision-making. You will also be involved in extracting complex data for management decision-making, developing and improving policies, processes, and systems, and managing stakeholder relationships. Additionally, you will represent your team on projects, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent). Proficiency in accounting software and the ability to create specific reports is essential, with knowledge of advanced tools such as Power BI being highly desirable. Excellent communication and influencing skills, along with significant experience in working with and presenting to senior stakeholders are required. Experience working in a large, complex business would be an advantage.

What you'll get in return

You will receive a salary ranging from £58K - £68K + 10% bonus and a wide range of benefits, including 33 days holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holidays), life insurance, free parking, and various other wellbeing benefits. You will work full-time on-site in modern offices in Blackburn, with flexible working hours / core hours. In addition, you will be joining a company that encourages continued learning and development, offering steady progression opportunities with the chance to move into different teams and gain exposure to a wide range of areas in finance.