Average Finance Manager salary in Gatwick, West Sussex

Reed Finance are recruiting for a Portfolio Manager (Finance) on behalf of our globally recognised client on an initial 6 month, Fixed Term Contract Basis. This role requires an experienced candidate with exceptional credit analysis skills and a robust understanding of finance, capable of deep diving in to numbers to assess potential risks. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial sustainability and regulatory compliance in a highly complex marketplace. Day-to-day of the role: Assess and monitor a portfolio of large (multi-million turnover) companies through qualitative and quantitative analysis.Maintain oversight of compliance against frameworks, advising the credit committee on financial sustainability and risks.Conduct regular reviews, monitor market trends, and identify early actions for companies showing signs of credit deterioration.Handle complex cases, including companies in financial distress or undergoing significant structural changes.Build and maintain relationships with client CEOs, CFOs, and other senior management, which sometimes may require difficult conversations to achieve resolutions.Develop a deep understanding of the issues affecting the industry to inform strategic decision-making.Recommend improvements to policies, processes, and practices that are not meeting their objectives and implement these changes. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience in credit risk management and a broad finance background, able to analyse complex financial assessments and forecasts for large companies.Capable of presenting complex data to SLTs, including having challenging conversations where needed around credit, risks and assessments.A full finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) would be advantageous, however is not essential. Benefits: Flexible hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office), very generous holiday allowance, market leading pension scheme and more. Our client are looking to shortlist immediately, so please apply now for further information.

Reed Finance are recruiting for a Portfolio Manager (Finance) on behalf of our globally recognised client on an initial 6 month, Fixed Term Contract Basis. This role requires an experienced candidate with exceptional credit analysis skills and a robust understanding of finance, capable of deep diving in to numbers to assess potential risks. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial sustainability and regulatory compliance in a highly complex marketplace. Day-to-day of the role: Assess and monitor a portfolio of large (multi-million turnover) companies through qualitative and quantitative analysis.Maintain oversight of compliance against frameworks, advising the credit committee on financial sustainability and risks.Conduct regular reviews, monitor market trends, and identify early actions for companies showing signs of credit deterioration.Handle complex cases, including companies in financial distress or undergoing significant structural changes.Build and maintain relationships with client CEOs, CFOs, and other senior management, which sometimes may require difficult conversations to achieve resolutions.Develop a deep understanding of the issues affecting the industry to inform strategic decision-making.Recommend improvements to policies, processes, and practices that are not meeting their objectives and implement these changes. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience in credit risk management and a broad finance background, able to analyse complex financial assessments and forecasts for large companies.Capable of presenting complex data to SLTs, including having challenging conversations where needed around credit, risks and assessments.A full finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) would be advantageous, however is not essential. Benefits: Flexible hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office), very generous holiday allowance, market leading pension scheme and more. Our client are looking to shortlist immediately, so please apply now for further information.

Are you an experienced tax professional ready to take ownership of a complex, high-profile group tax function? This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, multi-entity UK business as Group Tax Manager, playing a pivotal role in managing all direct and indirect tax affairs across the organisation. The Opportunity As Group Tax Manager, you'll oversee the company's full tax compliance and reporting framework, ensuring all returns and filings are accurate, timely, and fully aligned with UK regulations. You'll work closely with the Finance, Legal and Treasury teams to provide strategic tax advice and support key business initiatives, from corporate transactions and regulatory reporting to process improvement and risk management. This is a hands-on, commercially focused position where your expertise will directly influence decision-making at senior level. Key Responsibilities Manage all corporate, VAT, employment and customs tax compliance across a portfolio of UK entities Maintain robust systems, processes and controls to ensure tax accuracy and efficiency Act as the main point of contact for HMRC, managing the relationship proactively and resolving queries effectively Provide expert tax input to regulatory submissions and internal reporting Identify and assess tax planning opportunities, ensuring alignment with corporate policy and reputation standards Monitor legislative changes and communicate potential impacts across the business Support business projects, M&A activity and investment decisions with clear, pragmatic tax advice About You You're a qualified tax professional (ACA / CTA or equivalent) with strong experience in corporate tax, either in-house within a large group or from a professional services background (Big 4 experience advantageous). You're technically strong, commercially minded, and confident managing stakeholder relationships at all levels - including HMRC. Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience Strong working knowledge of UK corporate taxation and indirect tax Excellent communication and negotiation skills Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines A collaborative, solutions-focused approach Why Apply? This is an opportunity to take strategic ownership of a large, dynamic tax portfolio within a highly visible role. You'll be part of a forward-thinking finance team where your insights are valued, your development supported, and your impact felt across the organisation.