Senior Finance Manager

We are recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager to join a professinal services organisation on a 3-month contract, based in Birmingham. You will be overseeing local and international teams, managing complex client relationships, and driving key projects such as data migrations and IFRS16 tool enhancements.

What You'll Do

As Senior Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in guiding a skilled finance team through a period of transition. Your responsibilities will span from hands-on involvement in pricing strategies and tender management to acting as the trusted advisor for client queries. You will also take charge of critical project initiatives such as data migrations—ensuring smooth system transitions—and lead the enhancement of essential reporting tools. Working closely with both local colleagues in Birmingham and remote teams in the EU, you will help shape robust financial processes that underpin successful contract delivery.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a finance team, providing guidance and support to three direct reports as well as indirect oversight of wider teams in Birmingham and the EU.
• Manage pricing strategies, bids, and tenders to ensure optimal financial outcomes for multiple contracts within the service organisation sector.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client issues, concerns, and challenges, ensuring all matters are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Drive project work related to data migrations, facilitating the seamless transition of clients from one system to another with minimal disruption.
• Lead the re-development of an IFRS16 reporting tool previously implemented, ensuring compliance with current standards and best practices.
• Support the team through periods of change, particularly during leadership transitions and until permanent backfill is in place.
• Monitor financial performance across contracts, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective strategies.
• Ensure all financial processes adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive environment that encourages professional growth and knowledge sharing among team members.

What You Bring

To excel as Senior Finance Manager, you will bring substantial experience from similar roles within service-focused sectors where managing multiple contracts is second nature. Your background should include not only technical proficiency in pricing strategies and tender management but also proven capability in resolving client issues thoughtfully. Experience with data migration projects is essential—ideally involving transitions between major financial systems—as is familiarity with IFRS16 reporting frameworks.

• Fully Qualified (e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Demonstrable experience managing finance teams within service-oriented organisations handling multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Proven track record in overseeing pricing models, bid preparation, and tender processes within complex business settings.
• Strong background in addressing client concerns with empathy and professionalism, ensuring positive long-term relationships.
• Hands-on experience leading or supporting large-scale data migration projects between financial systems or platforms.
• In-depth understanding of IFRS16 reporting requirements with previous involvement in developing or enhancing relevant tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across geographically dispersed teams.
• Adaptability when navigating organisational change or periods without permanent leadership support.
• Meticulous attention to detail combined with strong analytical abilities for monitoring contract performance.
• Commitment to upholding regulatory compliance and internal policy standards throughout all financial activities.
• A nurturing approach that supports knowledge sharing, professional development, and inclusivity within teams.

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