Senior Finance Manager (Financial Planning & Analysis)

Senior Finance Manager (Financial Planning & Analysis)

London, England, United Kingdom

At Credera, we pride ourselves on being a high‑quality and ambitious technology consulting firm with a strong reputation for delivering complex technology transformation projects and programmes worldwide. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial direction of the business, providing critical insights, driving financial planning and forecasting excellence, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.

Flexibility: hybrid working model, requiring 3 days per week onsite at your local Credera office (London, Manchester, Leeds or Newcastle).

Base pay range: £70,000–£82,500 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and long‑term P+L forecasting cycles, delivering accurate and timely outputs for senior management.
• Maintain and enhance financial models in TM1 / Planning Analytics, moving beyond Excel‑only approaches.
• Perform variance analysis, highlighting key drivers and delivering actionable insights to management.
• Support ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
• Own the end‑to‑end budgeting process, coordinating with budget holders across the business.
• Partner with business leaders, acting as a trusted advisor to challenge assumptions and influence decision‑making.
• Provide scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic planning and risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting and reporting processes, embedding best practices.
• Deliver financial insights and recommendations clearly and confidently to senior leadership.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Operations, and HR to align financial targets with business objectives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling best practices and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.

Along with an outstanding company culture, Credera offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan.