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By harnessing research, data insights and the power of our collective expertise, we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.\nWe are currently looking to recruit a Finance Manager who will be responsible for leading the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information, maintaining a robust control environment, and supporting the delivery of business objectives through high-quality financial reporting and analysis.\nReporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will oversee the month-end close process, manage the operational finance team, ensure compliance with statutory and group requirements, and provide analytics to support decision-making across the organisation.\nThe role acts as a key link between operational finance and senior management, driving continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting.\nKey responsibilities\nResponsibilities will include tasks under subjects such as:\nFinancial Reporting & Control\nBudgeting, Forecasting and Analysis\nProcess Improvement\nStakeholder Management\nTreasure and Compliance\nTeam Leadership & Development\nAct as deputy to the Group Financial Controller during periods of absence.\nAbout you\nFor the role you will need to demonstrate:\nCCAB qualified accountant or equivalent financial qualification\nVery good knowledge of UK GAAP\nProven experience of operating within a similar business facing role in a commercial environment - must be within a services/contract-based environment such as professional services\nStrong balance sheet discipline and understanding of business/project controls.\nSound commercial awareness and the ability to provide 'value add' insight to non-finance\nAdvanced Excel spreadsheet skills and a good understanding of how to extract and analyze management information from core business systems.\nDesirable Skills and experience\nExperience of shaping processes and IT systems to produce enhanced Management Information and analysis to drive improved business performance.\nEngineering sector/consultancy sector experience\nWhat Success looks like\nTimely, accurate and well-controlled financial reporting.\nA skilled, motivated finance team.\nContinuous improvements in financial processes and controls.\nClear, insightful reporting that enhances commercial decision-making\nStrong international financial governance\nEffective cashflow and FX management\nFinance embedded as a trusted business partner across the organisation\nAbout us\nWe deliver smart solutions where water interacts with people, infrastructure and the environment.\nIt’s our exceptional people that make us who we are. A diverse range of individuals, we work together to push the boundaries of conventional thinking. We are innovators, bridging the gap between academia and industry. As a not-for-profit company, we don’t have shareholders; instead our profits are used to advance our research and to develop our people, our tools and our technology. We value the independence this brings us, our business and our environment in the long term, creating a company that we are all proud to be part of.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate, and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.\nFurther information\nDownload a full job description and person specification.\nCheck out our exceptional benefits at hrwallingford.com/careers.\nSalary range: £55,000 to £65,000 dependant on experience.\nThe closing date for applications is 4th December 2026.\nHow to apply\nIf you are excited about this role but unsure whether you’re the right fit, we encourage you to apply. We’re also happy to answer any questions by emailing \nInterested? Please apply providing your CV with covering letter. \nAdditional information\nOur privacy notice for job applicants, available from our website, explains how we collect and process the personal data you may provide us when you apply for a job with us through our websites, or by any other means. This notice also explains how we’ll store and handle that data and keep it.\nHR Wallingford are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. 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