Senior Finance Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis FP

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Location: Harrow

Job Type: Full-Time - Hybrid work, 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Salary: £75,000-80,000

About our client:Working for a leading independent enforcement agent company with local authority contracts across the UK. The organisation is committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation and excellence thrive. The business has a warm and friendly office culture.

Job Summary:We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Finance Manager to join the finance team. The ideal candidate will be fully ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with a strong background in financial analysis, and commercial finance. Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm is desirable. The candidate should possess excellent financial modelling skills, strong proficiency in Excel, and a thorough understanding of cash flow management, balance sheets, and profit and loss (P&L) statements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company's goals and objectives.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Fully ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
• Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm is desirable.
• Minimum of 5-10 years post qualified experience in industry.
• Strong financial modelling skills and advanced use of Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Thorough understanding of cash flow management, balance sheets, and P&L statements.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and discretionary performance-based bonuses.
• Company car allowance
• 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional day for birthday.
• Flexible work arrangements.

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