Job Title: Senior Finance Manager Location: Reading, hybrid working, up to 3 days onsite Working hours: 37/w, 7.4hrs per day Contract: 18 months Rate: £600 to £650 per day, Inside IR35 Security Clearance (SC Clearance) required Senior Finance Leadership Role in a Highly Regulated Environment. My Client operating within a complex and highly regulated environment is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join on an 18 month contract. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing financial performance, strengthening controls, and leading a high performing finance team. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing clear financial insight and supporting strategic decision making. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Finance Manager : Financial leadership and delivery • Lead delivery of financial activities to agreed timelines and quality standards • Manage provision of accurate and timely financial information • Oversee analysis and interpretation of financial performance • Ensure integrity and consistency of financial data across the function Controls and governance • Maintain strong financial control and governance frameworks • Monitor compliance with financial policies and processes • Support development and implementation of finance policies and procedures • Identify and manage financial risks across the function Team leadership and development • Line manage Finance Managers and Finance Analysts • Drive performance and create a high performing team culture • Coordinate team deliverables and priorities • Support training, coaching, and development of finance staff Process improvement and performance • Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting • Drive continuous improvement initiatives • Support innovation and system improvements where appropriate Stakeholder management • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation • Provide clear financial insight to support decision making • Work collaboratively across finance and operational teams Requirements to be a successful applicant: • Qualified accountant, CIMA, ACCA, or ACA • Strong experience in financial management and reporting • Proven leadership experience managing finance teams • Strong analytical and financial modelling capability • Experience operating in a regulated or complex environment • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities Essential additional requirements: • British citizen with eligibility for Security Clearance • Must have resided in the UK for the past five years To be considered for this opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV. *Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.