Senior Manager, Financial Close in London, England at Clearsulting LLC

Who We Are:

Clearsulting is a global consulting company with the motivation to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists that bring experience and technical capabilities across the spectrum of finance, including financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury and more.

Clearsulting stands by its culture, shaped by our five Core Values: GRIT, Growth Mindset, Joy, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our unwavering dedication to these principles has garnered national recognition for our strong leadership, innovative approach, and outstanding workplace environment. Below are some of the awards and accolades that honor our commitment to excellence:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award (2025)
• ‘Great Place to Work’ Certified (2022-2026)
• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting (2022-2024)
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2020-2023)

What You’ll Do:

• Lead delivery of multiple, concurrent client engagements — managing overall project execution, quality, and client satisfaction. 

• Oversee project teams by collaborating with Managers and Senior Analysts to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and Clearsulting standards. 

• Translate strategic vision into actionable workplans, balancing client priorities with project constraints. 

• Drive project governance: monitor milestones, risks, budgets, and resource allocation while ensuring transparency through regular reporting. 

• Lead strategic client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for expanded value

• Identify and pursue growth opportunities within existing accounts through relationship development and solution expansion. 

• Collaborate with Directors and Partners to develop Statements of Work (SOWs), proposals, and pricing models. 

• Contribute to practice growth by mentoring team members, sharing expertise, and leading internal initiatives. 

• Support revenue management: track financial performance across engagements and optimize delivery profitability. 

• Promote a culture of excellence and accountability, modeling Clearsulting’s values through leadership, inclusion, and continuous improvement. 

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of digital finance technologies, such as BlackLine, Workiva, Kyriba, OneStream — leading design and implementation workstreams as needed. 

• Embrace evolving responsibilities, willingly undertaking additional duties and demonstrating flexibility and a growth mindset. Drive profitability and engagement economics, ensuring sustainable margin growth across accounts.

• Contributes to firm improvement initiatives through development of delivery frameworks, training, or enablement materials

• Operate in alignment with Clearsulting’s global Expectations by Rank (EBR) framework, demonstrating growth across the five performance dimensions: Functional Knowledge, Business Acumen, Technical Skills, Core Competencies, and Leadership & Relationships

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field of study. 

• 7+ years of experience in finance management consulting, including digital finance technology implementation and finance transformation projects. 

• Proven experience leading large-scale or complex projects with multiple stakeholders. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage client portfolios and drive account growth. 

• Strong understanding of project methodologies and change management practices, including SDLC principles. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to executive audiences clearly and persuasively. 

• Proven ability to coach, manage, and develop team members. 

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, adept at managing competing priorities. 

• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. 

Nice-to-Haves:

• Demonstrated success in business development or practice leadership roles. 

• Expertise in one or more digital finance platforms (e.g., BlackLine, Workiva, Kyriba, OneStream). 

• Experience designing and leading executive-level presentations. 

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills withtrin client and partner ecosystems. 

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50–60% for client engagements. 

• Commitment to supporting Clearsulting’s culture and core values through everyday actions and decisions. 

Benefits that Benefit You:

We want to cultivate a thriving culture and company—and we know that your health and well-being matter. We offer a benefits package and perks for our team members that include:

• Medical, dental, cash plan + more!
• Statutory + Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Pension Contributions
• Flexible work environment
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Access to mental health apps
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses

Excited about what we're doing but don't fit every requirement? No problem! At Clearsulting, we're forward-thinkers on a mission to redefine consulting excellence. We're all about diversity and inclusion, committed to assembling teams that mirror the world around us. So, if you're passionate about our mission, you could be the perfect fit for this role or another within our dynamic team. Don't hesitate to apply!

Learn more about Clearsulting by visiting https://www.clearsulting.com/careers/culture/

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