Job Description
Senior Manager: Strategic Finance
Contract role
Reading - 3 days in Office
What we are looking for:
* Good technical knowledge and previous experience in working with Big 4 auditors and valuers is preferred for this role.
* A strong understanding of M&A driven reporting, PPA (Purchase Price Allocations) requirements, working in similar uncertain environments and managing external parties
* Excellent 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.
* Coordinate 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).
* The 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).
* Ensure 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.
Responsibilities
* Support line manager and wider stakeholders in provision of accurate, timely and complete information to enable relevant financial reporting for strategic projects
* Project management multiple workstreams underpinning the financial reporting for strategic projects and provide regular updates to line manager
* Coordinate 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).
* Challenge external advisors so that they are efficient and support in minimising costs
* Support in developing and executing team efficiencies, process improvements and reporting automation which delivers better customer experiences and generates increased levels of value-added activities
* Ensure the information produced is of sufficient quality to pass the requirements of internal and external stakeholders and to pass an audit at low materiality.
Experience
* Qualified Accountant with proven experience in dealing with external auditors and valuers
* Experience of working in fast paced, dynamic and challenging environments
* Experience of dealing with matrix reporting structures, systems and stakeholder management.
* A strong understanding of M&A driven reporting, PPA requirements, working in similar uncertain environments and managing external parties.
* Exceptional interpersonal, networking, negotiation, influencing, and communication skills are essential at all levels
* Have 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 Jagadeshwar.Sandhi@projectpeople.com
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