Overview
At Zenith, we've been leading the transition to sustainable vehicle solutions for over 30 years. As the UK's largest independent vehicle solutions provider, we're proud of our people, our award-winning service, and our bold ambitions to make mobility smarter, greener, and better for everyone. We're powered by people, driven by innovation, and committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
We are currently looking for a Senior Finance Manager - Corporate to play a key role in supporting one of Zenith's most strategic transformation programmes. This role will take end-to-end ownership of finance processes for Project MCL, acting as the primary finance contact and ensuring robust reporting, controls, and commercial insight throughout the project lifecycle. You will be part of the Corporate Finance team, working cross-functionally across Management Accounting, Shared Services, External Reporting, Treasury, Funding Operations, and FP&A. The role also partners closely with operational and product teams, providing clear financial leadership, strong governance, and effective decision support.
Responsibilities
- Own and develop end-to-end finance processes for Project MCL, acting as the key finance point of contact
- Translate business processes into accurate accounting treatments under UK GAAP (FRS 102)
- Lead business case development, investment appraisal, and benefits realisation tracking for new MCL products
- Deliver accurate and timely management and statutory reporting, ensuring strong balance sheet controls
- Ensure budget, forecast, and outturn assumptions are accurate and well understood
- Support internal and external audit processes, maintaining a robust financial control framework
Qualifications
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- At least 2 years post-qualification experience across multiple accounting disciplines
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to apply it commercially
- Experience working with large data sets and producing high-quality financial analysis
- Proven stakeholder management skills, influencing decisions beyond finance
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly
What’s in it for you
- Salary starting from £68,000 per annum + car allowance and annual bonus
- 24 days annual leave plus your birthday off, with the option to buy more
- Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Dental and Health Cash Plans
- Tech Scheme, Car Sacrifice Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans
- Development opportunities through our MyGPS personal development framework
- Perks at Work - discounts on everyday essentials
- Onsite GP, Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders
- Sports and social clubs, company activities, and team events
- Inclusive culture with colleague-led equality networks
- Free onsite parking
- Agile working - you might have the opportunity to work remotely when it works for the Customer, Zenith and yourself, and you'll work with your manager to agree how this works best
Why Zenith
- Award-winning - Leasing Company of the Year (Fleet News 2026), Large Business of the Year (Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards)
- Sustainability champions - Over 41% of our fleet are Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), and we're a carbon-neutral organisation
- Innovators - Investing £25 million in transformation, with a thriving fleet of 169,910 vehicles
- Inclusive - Six colleague-led diversity groups and a workplace where everyone can thrive
- A place to grow - Clear pathways through our MyGPS personal development framework
How to apply
Sounds like the right opportunity for you? Apply now!
We want to positively encourage differences in Zenith and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Zenith is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
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