Job Opportunity: Senior Finance Manager Location: South London / Greater London Area (Hybrid working options available) Job Type: Permanent | Department: Finance Reports to: Head of Finance | Direct Reports: Up to 4 Are you a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional looking to step into a senior leadership role? An established and growing organisation in the alternative financial services sector is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join its high-performing finance team. About the Role As Senior Finance Manager, you will take ownership of core financial operations—delivering accurate, timely reporting while maintaining a robust control environment. You'll lead and develop a team, manage statutory and regulatory reporting, and play a vital role in driving continuous improvement across the finance function. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily financial operations and transaction processing Implement and maintain strong financial controls and risk management frameworks Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including group consolidation and journals Prepare statutory accounts and coordinate the year-end audit Apply and implement evolving technical accounting standards Develop and mentor finance team members to foster growth and performance Act as deputy to the Head of Finance when needed Contribute to strategic finance projects and transformational initiatives ✅ What We’re Looking For Essential: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with 5 years’ post-qualification experience Strong technical accounting and financial reporting background Experience producing statutory accounts and managing audit processes Proven team leadership and development experience Advanced Excel skills Excellent time management, communication, and interpersonal skills Desirable: Experience in alternative financial services or accounting under IFRS 9 Exposure to plc reporting environments Involvement in finance system implementations What’s on Offer A senior role with real impact in a fast-growing financial services organisation The opportunity to help shape the future of the finance function Supportive, collaborative culture with a focus on continuous improvement Competitive salary and benefits package