Senior Manager – Finance
A growing financial services firm is seeking a Senior Manager – Finance to join its team. This role reports to a senior finance leader and is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement for a portfolio of clients. The position combines hands-on financial management with team leadership and strategic oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and lead a finance team responsible for client financial reporting, providing guidance and technical support.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and accuracy of financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
- Lead process improvement initiatives and implement robust internal controls.
- Support onboarding of new clients, including setting up accounting policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
- Prepare management and board-level reporting as required and present key findings to stakeholders.
- Coordinate with auditors during statutory audits and internal reviews.
- Handle client-specific queries and provide financial insights and recommendations.
- Lead or contribute to finance-related projects, including system improvements or operational enhancements.
- Mentor and develop team members, identifying training needs and supporting professional growth.
Key Stakeholders
- Client finance teams and external auditors
- Internal finance leadership and operational teams
Leadership & People Management
- Provide clear direction, set expectations, and monitor performance of team members.
- Conduct regular feedback sessions and performance reviews.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of team members.
- Foster collaboration, effective communication, and a positive team environment.
- Encourage continuous improvement and support organisational change initiatives.
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial reporting, ideally within insurance or financial services.
- Strong understanding of regulatory reporting and compliance requirements.
- Proven experience managing and leading a team.
- Ability to drive process improvement and implement change effectively.
- Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- High professional integrity and ethical standards.
Qualifications & Technical Skills
- Qualified accountant.
- Proficiency in financial reporting tools and Microsoft Excel.
