Finance Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to support a respected UK public sector organisation during a key financial period. This government‑funded body delivers vital nationwide programmes, and the Finance Manager will play a central role in maintaining strong financial governance and operational efficiency.

You will oversee day‑to‑day financial operations and lead a small team, ensuring the smooth delivery of core activities while supporting year‑end tasks, audit preparation and process improvements. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues across the organisation to uphold high financial standards and provide clear guidance on financial procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead accounts payable, receivable, treasury management and core financial control activities
• Ensure compliance with UK public finance regulations, reporting standards and internal policies
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet schedules and produce high‑quality audit documentation
• Oversee payroll and pension compliance, working with external providers to ensure accurate reporting
• Act as functional lead for finance systems (including Business Central) and manage secure banking access
• Maintain and develop coding structures, master data and finance‑related SharePoint content
• Deliver financial training and support non‑finance colleagues to strengthen financial capability
• Line manage two Finance Officers, fostering a proactive, supportive and improvement‑focused culture

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Strong experience managing financial operations within complex organisations
• Solid understanding of internal controls, UK reporting requirements and HMRC payroll compliance
• Confident supporting year‑end processes, audits and preparing accurate financial schedules
• Advanced Excel skills with experience administering finance systems, ideally Business Central
• Effective communicator able to train and influence non‑finance teams
• Strong organisational, analytical and leadership skills

Agency reference number: J93237
Location: Central London, 2 days per week on-site
Duration: 3 month initial temporary contract, potential to extend or move to permanent
Pay rate: £220 per day PAYE inclusive of holiday pay
Working hours: Full-time

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.