Talent Finance are supporting a highly respected and strategically important organisation in the appointment of an experienced Senior Finance Manager on an 18 month contract.
This is a genuinely influential position suited to someone who enjoys working at the intersection of finance, strategy and delivery, using strong analytical thinking and financial modelling expertise to bring clarity and insight to complex decision making.
You will step into a visible leadership role, supporting senior stakeholders while leading a capable finance team responsible for delivering accurate insight, strong governance and meaningful financial analysis that drives performance.


The Role

You will sit at the centre of financial activity, ensuring high quality financial information is produced, understood and used to support key operational and strategic outcomes. Alongside this, you will help shape finance processes, strengthen controls and drive continuous improvement across the function.
This role suits someone who enjoys combining technical depth with leadership and stakeholder influence.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of financial activities to agreed time, cost and quality standards
• Provide clear financial analysis, insight and modelling to support decision making
• Ensure integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Maintain strong financial governance and compliance frameworks
• Develop and coach Finance Managers and Analysts, creating a high performing team culture
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation
• Drive process improvement and innovation within finance operations
• Support development of finance policies and procedures
• Coordinate team planning and delivery across multiple priorities


What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong finance analysis and advanced financial modelling capability
• Experience operating at Senior Finance Manager level within complex environments
• Proven leadership and team development experience
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Strong understanding of financial controls and governance
• A proactive, solutions focused approach and confident communicator


Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the environment:
• British Citizenship is required
• Candidates must have resided in the UK for the past five years to obtain SC Clearance (ten years for DV)
• Existing SC clearance or the ability to obtain clearance quickly is essential
• Dual nationality may be considered for certain positions


Why This Role?This is an opportunity to work in a genuinely impactful environment where finance plays a central role in strategic delivery. You will gain exposure to senior decision makers, complex financial challenges and a collaborative hybrid working culture.
If you are a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys bringing clarity to complexity, we would love to speak with you.


Talent Finance are managing applications exclusively. Apply now for a March start.
Talent Finance are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We review all applicants on equal merit and we do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.