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Senior Manager - Strategic Finance - IFRS 9, 15, 16 - 3 month contractLocation: Berkshire - 2-3 days/week in officeContract : 5th Jan - 31st March 2026Are you a technically strong, detail-driven finance professional ready to influence high-impact strategic projects? This role offers the opportunity to shape financial reporting across complex, material transactions while partnering with senior stakeholders and external advisors.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and support the preparation of high-quality technical accounting papers for significant and one-off transactions under IFRS.Provide accurate, timely, and complete financial information to support strategic initiatives.Manage multiple project workstreams, building strong and sustainable relationships across the organisation.Coordinate with stakeholders and external advisors to ensure timely delivery of financial reporting outputs.Challenge external advisors to drive efficiency and value.Contribute to process improvements, reporting automation, and operational efficiencies to enhance customer experience and increase value-added activities.Ensure all reporting outputs meet internal and external quality standards and are audit-ready at low materiality thresholds.Skills, Experience & ExpertiseQualified accountant with experience operating in large, complex finance functions.Deep technical expertise in IFRS, including IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.Experience in fast-paced, dynamic industries—telecommunications experience is advantageous.Background in group reporting for large listed organisations, with strong understanding of reporting structures, systems, and stakeholder management.Solid understanding of reporting automation and emerging developments in financial reporting.Exceptional interpersonal, networking, influencing, and communication skills.Demonstrated track record of proactive contribution and successful project delivery.Technical & Professional CompetenciesFinancial Reporting & Statutory Requirements: Strong IFRS expertise (UK GAAP advantageous), able to independently produce and review statutory accounts and complex reporting.Financial Audit: Experienced in coordinating audits, identifying issues, and developing actionable solutions.Financial Accounting: Skilled in classifying, measuring, and recording financial transactions.Management Accounting: Able to support strategic decision-making with high-quality financial insight.Financial Modelling: Strong Excel capability; able to interpret, interrogate, and build financial models.Assessment & Analysis: Proficient in consolidating and analysing data from multiple sources to form clear recommendations.Project Planning & Organisation: Able to independently plan, prioritise, and oversee activities to meet business objectives.Customer Focus: Strong appreciation of internal and external stakeholders and their needs.