Senior Finance Manager Location: West London (Hybrid working) We''re hiring a Senior Finance Manager to lead and develop a growing finance function supporting the UK operations and emerging international projects for a fast-evolving, global organisation, with fast tract progression to becoming the Financial ControllerThis is a hands-on leadership role, managing day-to-day financial operations with a direct team of two (soon to be three). You''ll ensure smooth transactional processing, accurate and timely financial reporting, and strong controls across multiple UK entities and overseas interests.The role is central to driving process improvements, strengthening controls, and supporting the development of both the team and the wider finance function.Key Responsibilities:Lead, mentor and support the finance team, ensuring professional development and high performance.Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, working papers, and reporting for internal stakeholders and external funders, with a fast close process by the 5th working day.Oversee reporting into the Group consolidation tool and maintain timely compliance with Group reporting deadlines.Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, including detailed budget maintenance.Lead the audit process for UK entities, including preparation of statutory accounts and supporting documentation.Handle intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple currencies.Ensure accurate VAT return submissions and advise on cross-bord