Job Description

Title

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Management Consultant

Reference: INET/MC/Oct25

Location: Hounslow

Salary: 50,000.00 Per annum

Job Open date: 24th October 2025

Close date: 23rd November 2025

Overview

The Management Consultant (Finance & Corporate Services) provides strategic financial leadership, advice, and operational oversight to ensure the effective management, planning, and reporting of financial activities across the organization. The postholder will lead the design and implementation of robust financial management frameworks, ensuring compliance with corporate governance, transparency, and value-for-money principles. The role also includes leadership of finance personnel or project analysts, ensuring that financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance standards are consistently met throughout the project lifecycle.

Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, this role will evaluate financial performance, identify risks, and develop solutions that support sound business planning and long-term sustainability. The role also involves line management and mentoring of finance staff, fostering a high-performance culture within the Corporate Services team.

Financial Management & Reporting

Oversee the operation and maintenance of financial systems, budgets, and accounting processes in line with organizational policies and financial regulations. Lead all month-end and year-end activities, ensuring timely and accurate management accounts and statutory reporting. Ensure financial data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with internal and external audit requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain financial management and planning systems that support strategic decision-making and business planning.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets and long-term financial plans. Work closely with senior leadership to forecast future financial requirements, providing scenario analyses and recommendations. Establish effective budgetary control mechanisms to ensure efficient use of resources and timely variance reporting.

Strategic Financial Advice

Provide expert financial and commercial advice to the leadership team. Support the identification and mitigation of financial risks, advising on the financial implications of strategic and operational decisions. Commission or brief external financial advisors where necessary to resolve complex issues or enhance financial efficiency.

Performance, Risk & Governance

Monitor and evaluate financial performance to ensure the organization meets its objectives. Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring compliance with governance and audit requirements. Support corporate reporting, including presenting financial insights and recommendations to executive boards and committees.

Leadership & People Management

Lead and manage finance team members, ensuring clear objectives, regular performance reviews, and professional development opportunities. Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability across Corporate Services. Mentor and support colleagues to strengthen financial capability within the wider organization.

Operational Excellence

Plan, organize, and execute financial projects and improvement initiatives. Ensure business processes are efficient, transparent, and aligned with organizational strategy. Support the development of corporate policies, procedures, and reporting tools that enhance operational effectiveness.

Leadership & Team Development

Provide leadership and direction to finance analysts or project accountants assigned to projects. Foster collaboration between finance, project management, and technical delivery teams. Mentor team members and promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Support knowledge transfer and best practice adoption across the organization.

Person Specification:

Qualifications & Experience

MSc/MBA or relevant qualification or relevant financial management experience. Proven record experience of applying financial management and administrative systems in a senior position Extensive experience in leading the production of budget and financial outputs including full audit and monitoring reports. Proven experience of building and maintaining relationships at a senior level to influence change. Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management. Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models. Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience of line management and performance management.

Skills & Competencies

Analytical and strategic thinker with collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities. Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent report-writing and communication skills Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office Ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively, and deliver results within tight deadlines.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person