Job Description
Senior Manager: Strategic Finance \n\nContract role\n\nReading - 3 days in Office\n\nWhat we are looking for:\n\nGood technical knowledge and previous experience in working with Big 4 auditors and valuers is preferred for this role.\nA strong understanding of M&A driven reporting, PPA (Purchase Price Allocations) requirements, working in similar uncertain environments and managing external parties\nExcellent stakeholder management is a must for this role, working across numerous areas of the business - the role holder will have superb presentation skills, strong negotiation skills and ability to influence along with a drive to succeed.\nCoordinate with multiple SME's across CFO and external advisors to enable financial reporting related to strategic projects to be produced in a timely manner to key stakeholders (internal and external stakeholders).\nThe role holder will need to understand the information provided to ensure its appropriateness and ensure that the output stands up to robust scrutiny (from internal and external parties).\nEnsure that information produced is of sufficient high quality to pass the requirements of internal and external stakeholders and to pass an audit at low materiality. \n\nResponsibilities\n\nSupport line manager and wider stakeholders in provision of accurate, timely and complete information to enable relevant financial reporting for strategic projects\nProject management multiple workstreams underpinning the financial reporting for strategic projects and provide regular updates to line manager\nCoordinate and lead across CFO and external advisors to enable financial reporting related to strategic projects to be produced in a timely manner to key stakeholders (internal and external stakeholders).\nChallenge external advisors so that they are efficient and support in minimising costs\nSupport in developing and executing team efficiencies, process improvements and reporting automation which delivers better customer experiences and generates increased levels of value-added activities\nEnsure the information produced is of sufficient quality to pass the requirements of internal and external stakeholders and to pass an audit at low materiality. \n\nExperience\n\nQualified Accountant with proven experience in dealing with external auditors and valuers\nExperience of working in fast paced, dynamic and challenging environments\nExperience of dealing with matrix reporting structures, systems and stakeholder management.\nA strong understanding of M&A driven reporting, PPA requirements, working in similar uncertain environments and managing external parties.\nExceptional interpersonal, networking, negotiation, influencing, and communication skills are essential at all levels\nHave experience, with evidence, of a proactive approach and credible outcomes in similar M&A project work.To apply for the Senior Manager: Strategic Finance please send your CV to \n\nProject People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy