Finance Manager - Payroll & Workforce

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK is seeking a Finance Manager for Payroll and Workforce to oversee financial operations related to staff costs. This senior role involves managing payroll processes, financial reporting, and forecasting while collaborating closely with the People & Culture team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll management and financial control, contributing to the success of a major health research programme.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Enhanced Parental Leave

Career Growth & Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Home & Tech Savings

£1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

Wellbeing Support

Flexible and Remote Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing payroll processes and accounting activities.
• Experience in FP&A and financial business partnering.
• Strong skills in Excel and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations related to payroll and staff costs.
• Prepare headcount reporting and review monthly management accounts.
• Lead financial forecasting of staff costs and ensure alignment with workforce plans.

Skills

Payroll Management

Financial Reporting

Financial Modelling

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Recognised Accounting Qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Finance Manager - Payroll & Workforce, London

Client: Our Future Health

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 654744204b7b

Job Views: 4

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description

We are searching for a Finance Manager – Payroll and Workforce to oversee staff costs, including payroll, accounting, reporting, and forecasting. This senior role will support Our Future Health during an exciting growth phase, providing insights and ensuring alignment across financial and operational plans. The candidate will work closely with the Executive Committee and People & Culture team, offering guidance and resolving queries independently.

Our Future Health aims to be the UK’s largest health research program, involving 5 million volunteers to advance understanding of health and disease, supported by the UK Government and partnerships across the NHS and charities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage payroll, pensions, and related reconciliations, liaising with the People & Culture team and payroll providers.
• Review staff-related financial accounts, ensuring controls and reporting accuracy.
• Prepare headcount reports and analyze management accounts for staff costs.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax and regulations.
• Lead staff cost forecasting, aligning with operational plans and organizational goals.
• Handle staff-related accounting processes, including salary allocations, capitalization of staff costs, and recharge reporting.
• Maintain accurate role IDs and track job title changes.
• Serve as finance contact for workforce queries and support management reporting.
• Develop and document internal controls and processes related to staff costs.
• Review payroll and expense claim processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Assist with staff cost audits and reporting for external audits.
• Support forecasting and reporting evolution in line with business needs.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and cover for other finance team members as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience managing payroll processes and related accounting activities with strong controls.
• Experience in FP&A and financial business partnering, especially headcount and workforce budgeting.
• Recognized accounting qualification with at least five years of relevant experience, including at least one outside practice.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, payroll, and financial controls.
• Excellent attention to detail and reporting accuracy.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills, with the ability to communicate insights effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a startup or high-uncertainty environment preferred.
• Knowledge of scientific research or healthcare organizations is advantageous.

Benefits include a generous pension scheme, holiday allowance, parental leave, development opportunities, cycle-to-work scheme, employee discounts, wellbeing support, and flexible working arrangements.

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