Group Finance Manager

Venture Recruitment Partners; England; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Group Finance Manager to lead financial operations on a 1-year fixed term contract basis. The role requires a fully qualified Accountant with at least 3 years of PQE and expertise in accounting, tax, payroll, and treasury. Responsibilities include delivering management accounts, overseeing payroll, managing tax submissions, and leading financial systems improvements. The position is based in Chichester with hybrid working options. Applicants should be available to start by the end of January.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE.
• Experience with UK VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Ability to lead financial projects and system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and forecasts.
• Manage statutory accounts preparation and financial planning.
• Coordinate internal audit responses and mentor finance team.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Technical expertise in accounting

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Experience in payroll

Education

Fully qualified Accountant

Job description

Group Finance Manager

1-year FTC
Salary from £62.5k

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.

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