Senior Manager - Finance in Gloucester - Oliver James

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.