Senior Finance Manager12-Month FTC £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus and BenefitsWatford (Hybrid)Our client, a leading player in their chosen sector, is looking to secure the services of a Senior Finance Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a high-profile role with strong exposure to senior stakeholders and the potential opportunity to become permanent for the right individual.You will act as the lead finance business partner supporting performance, driving efficiencies and influencing key decisions.Key areas:- lead all planning cycles including budgeting, forecasting and longer-term planning. - own and deliver monthly management accounts, ensuring clear, insightful commentary.- drive a cost-conscious culture, identifying risks, opportunities and efficiencies.- manage and challenge key third-party providers, ensuring value and accountability- support strategic projects and business cases to enable informed decision-making- act as the key link with central finance teams on reporting and audit deliverables- lead, develop and mentor a small finance teamYou will be fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with at least c.4+ years PQE. You will have strong commercial acumen, proven business partnering experience within a large fast paced evolving business, be confident influencing and challenging senior stakeholders, be highly organised with strong attention to detail and be able to draw upon experience within the FMCG, retail, logistics or distribution sectors.This ..... full job details .....