Senior Manager: Strategic Finance Contract roleReading - 3 days in Office What we are looking for:Good technical knowledge and previous experience in working with Big 4 auditors and valuers is preferred for this role.A strong understanding of MandA driven reporting, PPA (Purchase Price Allocations) requirements, working in similar uncertain environments and managing external partiesExcellent stakeholder management is a must for this role, working across numerous areas of the business - the role holder will have superb presentation skills, strong negotiation skills and ability to influence along with a drive to succeed.Coordinate with multiple SME''s across CFO and external advisors to enable financial reporting related to strategic projects to be produced in a timely manner to key stakeholders (internal and external stakeholders).The role holder will need to understand the information provided to ensure its appropriateness and ensure that the output stands up to robust scrutiny (from internal and external parties).Ensure that information produced is of sufficient high quality to pass the requirements of internal and external stakeholders and to pass an audit at low materiality. ResponsibilitiesSupport line manager and wider stakeholders in provision of accurate, timely and complete information to enable relevant financial reporting for strategic projectsProject management multiple workstreams underpinning the financial reporting for strategic projects and provide regular upda