15 management jobs found in Reading

We are working with a growing, well-established business looking to appoint a commercially minded Management Accountant to support the finance function during an exciting period of change and growth. This is a hands-on role offering real exposure to senior stakeholders, with the opportunity to influence decision-making and improve processes across the business. The Role: - Preparation of monthly management accounts with full commentary - Ownership of month-end close including accruals, prepayments, and journals - Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls - Budgeting and forecasting, working closely with operational teams - Variance analysis and providing insight into business performance - Supporting year-end processes and audit requirements - Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders to drive performance - Involvement in process improvements and system enhancements About You: - ACCA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified (QBE considered)...

We have an immediate opportunity for an interim Commercial Finance Manager to lead the financial and commercial development of bids and tenders, providing robust pricing, advanced financial modelling, and commercial insight to support competitive and profitable submissions. Strong stake holder management experience is key in this role as you will partner with Finance, Sales, Bid Teams, Operations, and Legal to shape winning proposals. This is an immediate interim project, offering a competitive day rate and a hybrid working pattern. Key Responsibilities Lead financial modelling and pricing for bids, tenders, and re‑tenders. Build complex multi‑scenario financial models using advanced Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, dynamic formulas, automation). Translate operational plans into accurate costings, assumptions, and commercial impacts. Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and profitability. Assess commercial risks, sensitivities, and contractual implications....

Job Opportunity: Accounts Payable & Finance Administrator Location: On-Site Reports to: Finance Manager / Head of Finance Department: Finance Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Parkside have teamed up with an existing client who are looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure their financial processing is seamless, their suppliers are paid on time, and their cash-flow operations run like clockwork. The Role Your primary focus will be managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process while supporting the wider finance team with daily administration and cash management. This is a high-volume, high-impact role perfect for someone who loves staying organised and meeting deadlines. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable: Manage the accounts inbox, post high volumes of invoices, match delivery tickets, and prepare payment runs/remittances for suppliers and...

Job Description** We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a local government client in Reigate, Surrey. The Pension Fund is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to provide high-calibre financial leadership during a key period. You will take operational ownership of fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting, and senior stakeholder engagement, ensure business-as-usual continuity and support the year-end cycle. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused assignment ideal for a seasoned contractor with strong LGPS/public sector pensions finance experience. Immediately available or short notice - Hybrid (expected on-site presence as required) **Responsibilities** Financial Controls & Governance — ensure robust reconciliations, controls, compliance and risk management. Budgeting & Forecasting — manage the Pension Team budget and Fund forecasts. Cashflow & Banking Operations — oversee all income, banking transactions, allocations and KPIs....

CMA Recruitment Group have partnered with a growing organisation based in Andover, Hampshire to recruit a Finance Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave. This is a key role within the finance team, leading the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions (team of 7) while supporting ongoing projects alongside month-end and audit requirements. The business is on a strong growth trajectory, with plans to significantly increase turnover over the next five years. The successful candidate will be qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience, and will be an approachable, hands on Finance Manager with proven team management experience. You will be confident supporting, developing and motivating staff, while managing a varied and fast-paced workload. What will the Finance Manager role involve? Overseeing financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making Leading budgeting processes and managing financial controls...

Job Title: Finance & Income Officer Location: Ealing, W5 2HL - Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote) Hourly rate £23.05 PAYE / £30.09 Umbrella per hour Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours ASAP Start About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance & Income Officer to join a busy public‑sector housing finance team. You will play a key role in supporting income and expenditure activity across temporary accommodation and housing services, ensuring accurate financial records, compliant processing, and effective financial control in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong local authority or housing experience who enjoys working collaboratively across finance, housing, and supplier teams. Key Responsibilities Income & Expenditure Support Provide hands‑on support for income and expenditure...

A senior finance leadership role with genuine breadth, profile and influence. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced local government finance leader to take on a pivotal maternity cover post supporting a major Residents and Housing portfolio. Sitting at the heart of a high-demand, high-visibility service area, this role offers the chance to lead across some of the most important and financially sensitive parts of a council’s operation. You will be the senior finance lead for the Housing General Fund, the HRA, and the wider Resident Experience portfolio, with a particularly important focus on Temporary Accommodation, homelessness-related pressures, housing operations and customer-facing services. This is not a role for someone who wants to sit in the background. You will work closely with senior directors, members and heads of service, providing clear strategic advice, robust challenge and high-quality insight across a complex and fast-moving agenda. You will need to be...

An Education Provider in South London are seeking an Oracle Fusion Programme Manager to deliver an enhancement and re-platforming programme for their ERP. You will have experience working on similar ERP programmes, preferably on Oracle Fusion and be able to get onsite in South London 3 days a week. The role is an initial 6 month fixed term contract on a salary of around £100,000pa. Responsibilities Portfolio Planning & Control - Owns the integrated delivery plan across the agreed portfolio of initiatives, aligning Oracle Fusion milestones to operational cycles, with clear management of dependencies, tolerances, sequencing, and business readiness. Hands-On Delivery Leadership - Applies deep, practical programme, HCM, Supplier Management Lifecycle, and Finance expertise to actively lead delivery across the portfolio, supporting and constructively challenging internal teams and suppliers to ensure outcomes are achieved, not just managed. HCM Enhancements, Workforce...

Finance Business Partnering | IT Finance | Hybrid Working | Contract - £525 per day umbrella Are you a commercially minded finance professional with strong experience in IT Finance or Finance Business Partnering? We’re currently working with a leading financial institution seeking a motivated and analytical Finance Business Partner AVP-level to join their IT Finance team in a high-impact role for a leading investment bank. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a business-facing finance role with genuine ownership and exposure across a global organisation. The Role: In this position, you’ll act as the primary point of contact for IT Finance matters across EMEA, partnering with key stakeholders and providing financial insight to support technology decision-making and cost optimisation. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with IT Leads to manage and forecast Capex/Opex spend Leading the month-end process and preparing variance analysis Supporting...

The Head of Finance will oversee and manage all financial activities within the Council ensuring compliance and efficiency in operations. This temporary role requires a strategic thinker with expertise in accounting and finance. Client Details This public sector organisation is a key player in serving the community and is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence. As a mid-sized entity, it focuses on managing financial operations effectively to ensure the delivery of essential services. Description Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies within the public sector. Provide accurate and timely financial reports to support decision-making. Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with auditors. Develop and implement financial strategies for long-term sustainability. Manage the finance team, providing guidance and support as needed. Identify and mitigate financial risks...

We are seeking an experienced Risk Business Analyst to work across Risk Management and Financial Crime, supporting the uplift and maturity of the organisation's risk and compliance framework.This is a senior, delivery-focused role suited to someone who can take ownership of workstreams, operate confidently with stakeholders, and drive improvements across policies, standards, controls, and operating models. Duration: till 31/12/2026 Rate: up to £650pd inside ir35 via umbrella Hybrid working: 3 days a week in an office based in London Key Responsibilities Work across enterprise risk and financial crime to enhance risk coverage and framework effectiveness Support the uplift of the Risk Management Framework, including operational and compliance alignment Lead Target Operating Model (TOM) initiatives to improve adherence to risk frameworks and standards Review, improve, and implement risk standards, policies, and control documentation Draft and refine risk and compliance policies,...

My Client are looking for a Business/Change Analyst to join them initially on a 3 month contract (likely to be extended) This role will provide essential project management and business analysis capacity to support the expanded Finance stabilisation programme. The stabilisation of the finance programme is essential to ensure accurate financial processing, reporting, integrity, audit readiness and compliance with internal controls. This will ensure continuity of issue management, process documentation, training materials and cross team coordination. You will need to understand what the processes and and where they can be re designed. They are looking for someone who can act as a lead to guide stakeholders and define change. This will include things like helping design dashboards, pulling together a process map and updating processes. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, analyse processes, and deliver data-driven insights...

Junior Relationship Manager Overview A superb opportunity for someone with a background in corporate or wholesale banking who is looking to take the next step in their financial services career. This global organisation is a major player in the sector, and its Financial Institutions Department is expanding. They are seeking someone who can support this growth through strong relationship management, analytical capability, and excellent communication skills. This role offers significant career development for the right individual. Junior Relationship Manager Location: City of London Work Style: 100% office‑based Day Rate: £250 per day + £3,900 per year food allowance Contract Length: 6 months Key Responsibilities Develop and grow corporate banking relationships across the UK and cross‑border markets Drive RMB‑related business, including RMB settlement, RMB loans and FX solutions Prepare, coordinate and present credit proposals (bilateral and syndicated facilities) Monitor...

Interim Financial Controller UK Financial Services | Transformation Environment The Opportunity A high‑impact interim role for a senior finance professional to own and safeguard financial reporting during a critical transformation phase. You'll act as the accountable owner of reported results, providing confidence, control and leadership across the finance function. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, robustness and compliance with UK GAAP Delivery of monthly management accounts and statutory accounts, including leading audit engagement Treasury and cashflow management: forecasting, liquidity oversight and cash controls Maintaining a strong control, governance and audit framework; drafting technical accounting papers for senior committees Close partnership with FP&A to align actuals, budgets and forecasts; ownership of entity and business‑unit financial statements Active contribution to finance transformation, systems enhancement...

This is a remote position. OM Search Consultants is delighted to be working a Global business with a workforce of nearly 10,000 employees. The business spans multiple sectors, delivering innovative solutions and driving sustainable growth across international markets. To support continued growth and evolution, they are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support our finance function during a period of transition and strategic development. Role Overview: As Interim Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain financial integrity and drive performance. Key Responsibilities: Lead month-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Ensure compliance with international accounting standards and local regulations....