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Senior Finance Manager – Technical Accounting and Consolidation

required for a FTSE-listed construction business undergoing financial transformation (Hybrid – Maidenhead).

£80,000 – £90,000 + comprehensive benefits package, depending on experience

Office located in Maidenhead (3 days a week in the office)

Stanton House are partnering with a well-established, FTSE-listed construction business with a strong national presence delivering high-profile infrastructure projects. As part of a broader drive to enhance financial governance and reporting capability, the business is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join its central Group Finance team.

This is a key leadership role within the technical accounting and consolidation function, responsible for group external reporting, managing consolidations across multiple entities, and supporting complex technical accounting matters. The successful candidate will coordinate the external audit, provide high-quality technical advice, and deputise for the Head of Technical Accounting and Consolidation.

You’ll be joining a high-performing finance team with regular exposure to senior stakeholders, offering excellent progression opportunities within a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Key Requirements:

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA) with 5+ years of post-qualified experience

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and group consolidations

Experience in a senior technical accounting or external audit role

Track record of producing and reviewing statutory accounts and disclosures

Ability to communicate complex accounting matters to senior non-finance stakeholders

Strong analytical, project management, and team leadership skills

Experience within construction or long-term contract accounting (IFRS 15) desirable

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the preparation and review of group and subsidiary consolidations on a quarterly basis

Coordinate and manage the external audit process, acting as key contact for auditors

Review and produce technical accounting papers and board-level financial disclosures

Oversee segmental and statutory reporting in line with IFRS and Companies Act requirements

Support complex accounting areas such as IFRS 16, IFRS 9, IFRS 2, and goodwill impairment testing

Provide technical accounting advice across the business, including reviewing proposals and papers

Maintain and promote the group accounting manual, delivering training as required

Drive process improvement across reporting, consolidation, and technical accounting activities

Deputise for the Head of Technical Accounting and Consolidation, supporting strategic initiatives

Application notice

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please apply below. Due to a high number of applicants, we shall unfortunately be unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Construction

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