Senior Finance Manager

Cedar is partnered with a fast-growing financial services firm to appoint a Senior Finance Manager for its Bristol-based finance team. Offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, this role pays £75,000 to £85,000 per annum and operates on a hybrid basis from Central Bristol.

The Business

Backed by long-term institutional investors, this organisation has built a significant presence within its market through a combination of strategic acquisitions, operational investment, and sustained organic growth.

With finance at the centre of that journey, the business is continuing to strengthen its control environment, reporting capability, and operational infrastructure. This role sits within a high-calibre finance function that works closely with senior leadership to support growth, integration activity, and ongoing transformation initiatives.

The environment is collaborative, commercially minded, and suited to individuals who enjoy operating within a changing business where they can influence outcomes and drive improvements.

The Opportunity

The Senior Finance Manager will take ownership of a broad range of financial control, reporting, and governance activities, ensuring accurate financial information, strong controls, and effective delivery across multiple entities.

Alongside core controllership responsibilities, the role will support business change initiatives, acquisition integration, and the continued evolution of finance processes and reporting frameworks.

Key responsibilities include

Ownership of month-end close activities and oversight of financial reporting deliverables

Reviewing balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, journals, and control processes across multiple entities

Supporting statutory reporting requirements and coordinating audit activity with external advisers

Ensuring appropriate governance, compliance, and financial controls are maintained across the business

Partnering with operational and finance stakeholders to improve reporting quality and financial visibility

Supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses into group finance processes and controls

Identifying opportunities to streamline reporting cycles and strengthen financial processes

Providing leadership and technical guidance to members of the wider finance team

Supporting regulatory and corporate reporting requirements where required

Producing financial analysis and insight to support senior management decision making

Your Profile

Recognised accounting qualified, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc

Experience overseeing statutory reporting, audit processes, and financial governance

Comfortable operating within a growing, multi-entity business structure

Strong technical accounting capability combined with a pragmatic and commercial mindset

Previous experience managing, mentoring, or developing finance professionals

Able to build credibility quickly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Naturally organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities

Salary & Benefits

The Senior Finance Manager position offers a salary of £75,000 to £85,000 plus benefits and hybrid working from Central Bristol.

Additional benefits include

Exposure to a large, complex and growing financial services organisation

Involvement in transformation and acquisition-related projects

Direct interaction with senior finance leadership

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

A supportive and collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement

Strong opportunities for professional growth and development