Senior Manager Finance

Oliver James; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm is seeking a Senior Manager – Finance to oversee financial reporting and manage a dedicated team. The role combines hands-on financial management with strategic oversight and requires minimum 5 years’ experience in financial reporting, preferably in insurance or financial services. Candidates should possess strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. This position offers a permanent contract and the opportunity to drive process improvements, supporting client onboarding and enhancing financial controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial reporting, ideally within insurance or financial services.
• Strong understanding of regulatory reporting and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing and leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a finance team responsible for client financial reporting.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and accuracy of financial statements.
• Prepare management and board-level reporting and present key findings.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

# Senior Manager – FinanceSenior Manager – FinanceSalary£NegotiableLocationGloucestershire, UKContractPermanentIndustryNon-life---ContactJuliana [e-mail]**Senior Manager – Finance**A growing financial services firm is seeking a **Senior Manager – Finance** to join its team. This role reports to a senior finance leader and is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement for a portfolio of clients. The position combines hands-on financial management with team leadership and strategic oversight.**Key Responsibilities*** Manage and lead a finance team responsible for client financial reporting, providing guidance and technical support.* Oversee the preparation, review, and accuracy of financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.* Lead process improvement initiatives and implement robust internal controls.* Support onboarding of new clients, including setting up accounting policies, procedures, and control frameworks.* Prepare management and board-level reporting as required and present key findings to stakeholders.* Coordinate with auditors during statutory audits and internal reviews.* Handle client-specific queries and provide financial insights and recommendations.* Lead or contribute to finance-related projects, including system improvements or operational enhancements.* Mentor and develop team members, identifying training needs and supporting professional growth.**Key Stakeholders*** Client finance teams and external auditors* Internal finance leadership and operational teams---**Leadership & People Management*** Provide clear direction, set expectations, and monitor performance of team members.* Conduct regular feedback sessions and performance reviews.* Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of team members.* Foster collaboration, effective communication, and a positive team environment.* Encourage continuous improvement and support organisational change initiatives.---**Required Experience & Skills*** Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial reporting, ideally within insurance or financial services.* Strong understanding of regulatory reporting and compliance requirements.* Proven experience managing and leading a team.* Ability to drive process improvement and implement change effectively.* Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.* Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.* High professional integrity and ethical standards.**Qualifications & Technical Skills*** Qualified accountant.* Proficiency in financial reporting tools and Microsoft Excel.