Senior Finance Manager - Lead Compliance & Payroll

Robert Scott; Greenfield; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Scott is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function from Head Office at Greenfield. You will oversee financial compliance, payroll, VAT, and statutory reporting while delivering timely management accounts and KPI reporting to the Directors.

Based at Oak View Mill, Manchester Road, Greenfield, this senior, hands-on role requires building a capable team, strengthening controls, managing cash flow and external advisers, and ensuring accurate year-end processes.

Qualifications

• Senior finance leader with experience in managing a full finance function.
• Experience producing management accounts, cash flow, and year-end support.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory compliance.
• Experience leading a finance team and collaborating with Directors and external advisers.
• Excellent commercial awareness, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP/finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for tax, VAT, payroll, pensions and regulatory returns.
• Produce timely monthly management accounts, financial reports, forecasts and KPIs for Directors.
• Lead and develop the finance team and ensure robust controls across the business.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, banking, and financial risk.
• Oversee payroll delivery, pension contributions and reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and supplier payments.
• Provide financial analysis and support for performance, costing and margins.
• Prepare for annual audit and liaise with external advisers.
• Maintain and improve finance, payroll and reporting systems and processes.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Cash flow management

Payroll management

VAT & tax compliance

PAYE & NI

Pensions administration

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Financial controls

Financial reporting

Education

Finance qualification (CIMA/ACCA/CPA)

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Payroll software

Job description

Robert Scott is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function from Head Office at Greenfield. You will oversee financial compliance, payroll, VAT, and statutory reporting while delivering timely management accounts and KPI reporting to the Directors.

Based at Oak View Mill, Manchester Road, Greenfield, this senior, hands-on role requires building a capable team, strengthening controls, managing cash flow and external advisers, and ensuring accurate year-end processes.