Senior Manager: Strategic Finance | Reading, UK | Hybrid

Project People; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager in Strategic Finance to lead financial reporting for strategic projects. This hybrid role demands a qualified accountant with a strong background in M&A reporting and stakeholder management. You will collaborate with external advisors and internal teams to ensure high-quality financial outputs and drive efficiencies in processes. If you have exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills, and thrive in dynamic environments, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in external audits and valuations.
• Strong understanding of M&A driven reporting and PPA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate financial reporting for strategic projects.
• Manage multiple workstreams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Develop efficiencies and process improvements in reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

M&A Reporting

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Senior Manager: Strategic Finance

Project People Reading, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 1 day ago Hybrid Job Contract Negotiable

Senior Manager: Strategic Finance

Contract role

Reading - 3 days in Office

What we are looking for:

• Good technical knowledge and previous experience in working with Big 4 auditors and valuers is preferred for this role.
• A strong understanding of M&A driven reporting, PPA (Purchase Price Allocations) requirements, working in similar uncertain environments and managing external parties
• Excellent stakeholder management is a must for this role, working across numerous areas of the business - the role holder will have superb presentation skills, strong negotiation skills and ability to influence along with a drive to succeed.
• Coordinate with multiple SME's across CFO and external advisors to enable financial reporting related to strategic projects to be produced in a timely manner to key stakeholders (internal and external stakeholders).
• The role holder will need to understand the information provided to ensure its appropriateness and ensure that the output stands up to robust scrutiny (from internal and external parties).
• Ensure that information produced is of sufficient high quality to pass the requirements of internal and external stakeholders and to pass an audit at low materiality.

Responsibilities

• Support line manager and wider stakeholders in provision of accurate, timely and complete information to enable relevant financial reporting for strategic projects
• Project management multiple workstreams underpinning the financial reporting for strategic projects and provide regular updates to line manager
• Coordinate and lead across CFO and external advisors to enable financial reporting related to strategic projects to be produced in a timely manner to key stakeholders (internal and external stakeholders).
• Challenge external advisors so that they are efficient and support in minimising costs
• Support in developing and executing team efficiencies, process improvements and reporting automation which delivers better customer experiences and generates increased levels of value-added activities
• Ensure the information produced is of sufficient quality to pass the requirements of internal and external stakeholders and to pass an audit at low materiality.

Experience

• Qualified Accountant with proven experience in dealing with external auditors and valuers
• Experience of working in fast paced, dynamic and challenging environments
• Experience of dealing with matrix reporting structures, systems and stakeholder management.
• A strong understanding of M&A driven reporting, PPA requirements, working in similar uncertain environments and managing external parties.
• Exceptional interpersonal, networking, negotiation, influencing, and communication skills are essential at all levels
• Have experience, with evidence, of a proactive approach and credible outcomes in similar M&A project work.

To apply for the Senior Manager: Strategic Finance please send your CV to [e-mail]

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