Group Finance Manager

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

Job summary

An international business based in the UK is seeking an experienced Group Finance Manager to lead financial operations on a 1-year fixed term contract. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of accounting and reporting functions while driving process improvements and supporting initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified Accountant with at least 3 years of experience and a strong understanding of tax and treasury operations. This role offers a hybrid working environment in Chichester, with a salary starting from GBP62.5k.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE in relevant accounting roles.
• Strong technical skills in accounting, tax, VAT, and treasury.
• Ability to mentor and lead a small finance team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounting expertise

Tax compliance

Payroll management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Fully qualified Accountant

Job description

Group Finance Manager

1–year FTC

Salary from GBP62.5k

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.

Please apply for more information!