Senior Manager

23 hours ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Project People Full time
Senior Manager - Strategic Finance - IFRS 9, 15, 16

3 month contract

Location:
Berkshire - 2-3 days/week in office

Contract :
5th Jan - 31st March 2026

Are you a technically strong, detail-driven finance professional ready to influence high-impact strategic projects? This role offers the opportunity to shape financial reporting across complex, material transactions while partnering with senior stakeholders and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and support the preparation of high-quality technical accounting papers for significant and one-off transactions under IFRS.
  • Provide accurate, timely, and complete financial information to support strategic initiatives.
  • Manage multiple project workstreams, building strong and sustainable relationships across the organisation.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders and external advisors to ensure timely delivery of financial reporting outputs.
  • Challenge external advisors to drive efficiency and value.
  • Contribute to process improvements, reporting automation, and operational efficiencies to enhance customer experience and increase value-added activities.
  • Ensure all reporting outputs meet internal and external quality standards and are audit-ready at low materiality thresholds.

Skills, Experience & Expertise

  • Qualified accountant with experience operating in large, complex finance functions.
  • Deep technical expertise in IFRS, including IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.
  • Experience in fast-paced, dynamic industries—telecommunications experience is advantageous.
  • Background in group reporting for large listed organisations, with strong understanding of reporting structures, systems, and stakeholder management.
  • Solid understanding of reporting automation and emerging developments in financial reporting.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, networking, influencing, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated track record of proactive contribution and successful project delivery.

Technical & Professional Competencies

  • Financial Reporting & Statutory Requirements:
    Strong IFRS expertise (UK GAAP advantageous), able to independently produce and review statutory accounts and complex reporting.
  • Financial Audit:
    Experienced in coordinating audits, identifying issues, and developing actionable solutions.
  • Financial Accounting:
    Skilled in classifying, measuring, and recording financial transactions.
  • Management Accounting:
    Able to support strategic decision-making with high-quality financial insight.
  • Financial Modelling:
    Strong Excel capability; able to interpret, interrogate, and build financial models.
  • Assessment & Analysis:
    Proficient in consolidating and analysing data from multiple sources to form clear recommendations.
  • Project Planning & Organisation:
    Able to independently plan, prioritise, and oversee activities to meet business objectives.
  • Customer Focus:
    Strong appreciation of internal and external stakeholders and their needs.

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