Group Finance Manager

Venture Recruitment Partners; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international business in Chichester is seeking an experienced Group Finance Manager for a 1-year fixed term contract. This key leadership role will oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance and driving improvements across accounting, tax, treasury, and reporting functions. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong technical expertise and at least 3 years PQE. This position offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE in accounting.
• Ability to manage payroll, tax, and treasury operations.
• Proven experience in leading financial projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and submit UK VAT and Corporation Tax returns.
• Lead financial systems improvements and coordinate audits.

Skills

Technical expertise in accounting

Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Project leadership

Team management

Education

Fully qualified Accountant

Job description

Job Description

Group Finance Manager

1-year FTC

£competitive

Chichester based + hybrid working

About the Company

A well‑established international business is seeking an experienced and proactive Group Finance Manager to lead the financial operations of the parent company on a 1‑year fixed‑term contract basis. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting, tax, treasury, and reporting functions. You will also play a strategic role in driving improvements and supporting business‑wide initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Reporting

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and review cost centre variances.
• Oversee payroll, pensions, and employee‑related reporting.
• Support statutory accounts preparation and financial planning.

Tax & Treasury

• Prepare and submit UK VAT, Corporation Tax and other statutory returns.
• Act as the internal expert on UK tax developments.
• Manage Group Treasury operations, including debt and cashflow forecasting.

Projects & Leadership

• Lead financial systems improvements and process efficiencies.
• Coordinate internal audit responses and act as the primary contact for finance queries.
• Mentor and develop a small finance team (2 direct reports).
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

What We're Looking For

• Fully qualified Accountant with at least 3 years PQE
• Strong technical expertise in accounting, tax, VAT, payroll and treasury
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and implement process improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Good team management experience
• Ability to support the business during year end audit.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, strong business partnering skills and a can do attitude.

Applicants must be available to start before end of January, be able to commit to a 1‑year contract, live a commutable distance and have full RTW in the UK.

Please apply for more information!