Senior Finance Manager

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The Senior Finance Manager leads the Accounting, Statutory and Tax team to deliver high performance and effective collaboration across local and global finance functions. She/he is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant accounting operations, financial reporting and effective tax, cash and treasury management. The role leads budgeting, forecasting, and cost management activities, providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making, collaborating with international operational hubs. Statutory and Reporting Accounting and Tax Compliance Prepare all statutory and tax filings required by local regulations and ensure maintenance of a reconciliation between local regulatory reporting and group IFRS reporting. Own and oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant financial reporting. Maintain accurate books and records, ensuring strong internal financial controls and governance. Oversee profit distributions to the firm's partners, ensuring accurate reconciliation of local profits and tax reserves Oversee cash management and treasury coordination in alignment with global finance teams. Act as primary contact for internal and external audits, ensuring efficient audit processes and timely resolution of findings. Ensure appropriate segregation of duties, risk management and financial control frameworks are embedded and operating effectively. Planning and Analysis Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with global timelines and stakeholder involvement. Provide clear financial insights, analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and performance management. Interpret complex financial information and translate it into actionable business advice. Act as a trusted financial advisor to the Head of Finance, senior management and other key stakeholders. Process improvement & transformation Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Collaborate with Operational Hubs in Delhi and Warsaw to optimize service delivery. Identify opportunities for standardisation, automation and digital enablement across finance activities. People & team leadership: Lead, manage and develop Accounting and Statutory team, providing clear direction, performance management, coaching and professional development. Operate effectively within a matrix environment, coordinating activities across local teams, Operational Hubs and global Finance functions. Process improvement & transformation Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Collaborate with Operational Hubs in Delhi and Warsaw to optimize service delivery. Identify opportunities for standardisation, automation and digital enablement across finance activities. People & team leadership: Lead, manage and develop Accounting and Statutory team, providing clear direction, performance management, coaching and professional development. Operate effectively within a matrix environment, coordinating activities across local teams, Operational Hubs and global Finance functions. Proven experience as a Senior Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager, ideally within a professional services or international environment. Strong expertise in accounting, statutory reporting, taxation and financial control, with experience managing multiple year-end processes Demonstrated experience in leading and developing accounting teams in a complex, matrix organization Solid knowledge of IFRS and international accounting standards, with the ability to manage multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements Experience managing external auditors, tax advisors, and financial stakeholders Proven ability to drive process improvements and transformation initiatives, including the adoption of digital and AI-based tools Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels High level of organization, attention to detail, and project management capability Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle or similar) and financial planning/reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion or similar) is preferred Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, along with a recognized professional accounting and audit qualification Fluency in English is essential This is a hands-on leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and enhance the finance function within a globally operating organization. The position requires a balance of operational excellence, strategic thinking, and innovation. From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and develop your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job lea

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