Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Management, Global

Overview

As Engagement Financial Advisor (EFA) Senior Manager, you will shape the practice’s strategic direction and foster a high-performance culture. You’ll lead teams across UK and offshore locations, champion innovation, and ensure delivery excellence aligned with firm objectives. You’ll drive talent development, risk management, and leverage commercial opportunities to boost profitability. This role combines strategic influence with hands-on leadership in a global professional services environment.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working in Cardiff
• wellbeing commitment
• world-class development opportunities
• flexible and inclusive culture
• support for personal and career growth
• purpose-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Practice Eminence: shape the EFA practice direction, drive growth and relevance
• Team Leadership & Talent Development: lead and mentor diverse teams, foster an inclusive, cohesive culture
• Innovation & Operational Excellence: guide adoption of firm systems and create reusable financial models
• Stakeholder Engagement & Commercial Acumen: build relationships with senior stakeholders, identify opportunities to improve profitability and mitigate risks

Key requirements

• Senior leadership experience in Financial Advisory or related professional services
• Proven track record delivering complex financials on major projects
• Experience leading onshore and offshore teams with direct and indirect reports
• Strong strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder influence
• Excellent analytical skills with data-driven decision making
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities with stakeholders at all levels
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical tools proficiency, focus on robust reusable solutions
• Commercial acumen and ability to capitalize on new business opportunities
• Commitment to inclusive culture, integrity and ethics
• Experience in risk management and regulatory compliance including IFRS 15

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• High integrity and professional standards
• Advanced financial modelling
• Analytical tools and data insights for decision support
• IFRS 15 knowledge

…