Finance Process Improvement Manager

Location East London
Salary £70k - £80k
Contract Permanent
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First or Second Move from Practice

Are you an ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant looking to make your first or second move from practice into a dynamic, high-impact industry role? This high-growth, specialist contract focused company is seeking a Finance Process Improvement Manager to help modernise and elevate the finance function.

 

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-visibility role where you'll drive process transformation, automation, and control enhancements across a £200m+ business. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll be at the heart of shaping how finance supports smarter, faster decision-making.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

·       Redesigning Finance Processes: Streamline workflows like project cost tracking, supplier payments, and month-end close.

·       Driving Automation: Identify and implement automation opportunities across Excel, reporting tools, and finance systems.

·       Strengthening Controls: Build and enforce robust internal control frameworks, ensuring compliance and reducing risk.

·       Delivering Insightful Reporting: Provide clear, actionable financial analysis to senior leadership.

·       Collaborating Across Teams: Work closely with Finance, IT, HR, and Central Services to align systems and data integrity.

 

What We’re Looking For

·       ACA / ACCA qualified, ideally with 3+ years PQE

·       Practice-trained profile is absolutely essential to be considered for this role

·       Strong Excel and Power BI skills, with a knack for turning data into stories

·       Experience in management accounts, KPI reporting, and financial control

·       Commercially sharp, detail-oriented, and proactive

·       Emotionally intelligent and ready to grow into a future Finance Leader

 

Why this company?

·       Be part of a pivotal transformation journey in a growing business

·       Work directly with a people-first CFO who values innovation and flexibility

·       Make a real impact in a modernising finance function

·       Enjoy autonomy, visibility, and the chance to shape your career path

Apply now

Consultant

Dan Gladwin

Director