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Wood

Senior Finance Manager

Wood

. Lead UK controllership activities, ensuring financial governance, compliance, and stewardship across all legal entities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeReading • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial governance, compliance, and reporting, with a strong foundation in accounting principles and the ability to lead high-performing finance teams. Proficient in managing financial systems and processes while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards such as IFRS and UK GAAP.

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Financial ControllershipStatutory ReportingTeam DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementIFRS Compliance

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Hard Skills
Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingTechnical AccountingCash Flow ManagementMonth-End CloseBalance Sheet StewardshipCorporate GovernanceFinancial AnalysisEntity Result Consolidation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunicationCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
ERP PlatformsFinancial Governance Framework
Certifications & Qualifications
ACAACCACIMACPA
Industry Keywords
Multinational OrganizationsBig Four AuditorsRegulatory RequirementsFinancial ControlsOperational Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead UK controllership activities, ensuring financial governance, compliance, and stewardship across all legal entities
  • Drive implementation of the UK finance operating model and enhance collaboration across finance functions
  • Oversee preparation and delivery of statutory accounts
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across the UK
  • Own and maintain the UK financial governance framework, controls, reporting, and finance systems
  • Develop and lead a high-performing finance team through coaching, succession planning, and capability building
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
  • Partner with the Regional Financial Controller on strategic priorities, governance, and business performance
  • Liaise with Group Tax and Treasury teams
  • Lead finance-related systems initiatives and oversee support for global ERP platforms
  • Deliver financial insights on country costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash flow, and operational performance
  • Own month-end close, balance sheet stewardship, working capital management, cash flow forecasting, and entity result consolidation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) with a strong foundation in accounting, finance, and financial reporting
  • Experience in financial controllership, statutory reporting, technical accounting, and corporate governance
  • Proven ability to manage external audit processes and build relationships with Big Four auditors and senior stakeholders
  • Experience operating within complex, multinational, matrix organisations
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups
  • Track record of developing high-performing teams and leading business and finance transformation initiatives
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Confidence engaging and challenging at senior leadership level
  • Experience leading change in fast-paced, evolving environments while maintaining strong financial controls and operational excellence
  • Compliance knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and regulatory requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Meaningful and interesting projects supporting green hydrogen, fuel switching, and energy transition
  • Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion, including employee networks
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews
  • Flexible benefits package
  • 33 days annual leave including public holidays
  • Generous contributory pension scheme
  • Private medical cover
  • Life insurance at 4x base salary
  • Continued professional development with tailored development plans
  • Global connections with experts around the world