Job Purpose:

The Senior Finance Manager plays a key role in overseeing the operational finance functions within a dynamic, fast-paced financial services environment. This role is responsible for managing teams across reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and analysts. The position focuses on robust cash, bank, and liquidity management, driving process efficiencies, and implementing automation initiatives to support the company’s growth and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Finance Management:
  • Oversee the execution of core finance operations, ensuring accuracy in reconciliations, timely accounts payable and receivable processing, and insightful financial analysis.
  • Ensure operational efficiency and strong financial governance across all finance activities.
• Cash, Bank, and Liquidity Management:
  • Manage end-to-end cash flow forecasting, ensuring optimal liquidity and effective treasury management to support business operations.
  • Maintain strong banking relationships to facilitate seamless transactions and strategic financial arrangements.
  • Monitor daily liquidity positions, optimise cash utilisation, and support strategic funding initiatives.
• Process Improvement and Automation:
  • Identify, lead, and implement process improvements to streamline finance operations, enhance controls, and reduce manual interventions.
  • Drive automation projects, leveraging technology to improve financial reporting, reconciliations, and transaction processing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate finance automation with business processes.
• Compliance and Controls:
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and industry standards, maintaining a strong control environment.
  • Continuously assess and enhance financial controls to mitigate risks and support operational resilience.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement and accountability.
  • Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and support career development within the finance team.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
  • Engage with external partners, including auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies, to ensure alignment with financial and operational goals.
• Reporting and Analysis:
  • Deliver accurate and timely financial reports and analyses to support business performance monitoring and strategic planning.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards to enhance the visibility of key financial and operational metrics.

Key Competencies:

• Operational Finance Expertise
• Strategic Cash and Liquidity Management
• Process Improvement and Automation Leadership
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Effective Team Leadership and Development
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
• High Level of Integrity and Professionalism

Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential.
• Proven experience in operational finance within a fast-paced financial services or technology-driven environment.
• 2+ years post-qualification experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a complex or regulated industry.
• Strong background in cash management, banking operations, and liquidity planning.
• Demonstrated success in leading process improvement and automation projects.
• Effective leadership skills with experience managing diverse finance functions.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems, data analysis tools, and Excel.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.