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A growing Financial Services organisation based in Leicester is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join its leadership team. Operating in a dynamic and regulated environment, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering excellent service and continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where finance plays a critical role in driving strategic decision-making and business performance.

Your new role
Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of both the financial reporting and financial planning & analysis functions, providing accurate financial information and valuable commercial insight to support business growth.You will lead a small finance team of three junior accountants, overseeing their development whilst ensuring the delivery of a high-quality finance service across the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Leading the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processes.
*Managing the preparation of statutory accounts and supporting external audits.
*Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and internal controls.
*Ownership of budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning activities.
*Delivering insightful management information, variance analysis and performance reporting.
*Partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
*Identifying trends, risks and opportunities through detailed financial analysis.
*Driving continuous improvement within finance processes, systems and reporting.
*Managing and developing a team of three junior accountants, providing coaching and mentoring support.
*Supporting the Finance Director with ad hoc projects, business cases and commercial analysis.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) with a strong background in both financial reporting and FP&A within a fast-paced environment. Practice background desired but not essential. Suited for a Second or Third Time Mover, so a background in Practice is desirable but not essential.
You will also demonstrate:
*Significant experience in a finance managerial position.
*Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting expertise.
*Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
*Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
*Previous people management experience and a passion for developing teams.
*Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities.
*High levels of commercial awareness and the ability to influence decision-making.
*Advanced Excel skills and experience using finance systems and reporting tools.
*Financial Services experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
What you’ll get in return
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Hybrid Working
What you need to do now
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