Average Governance Manager salary in Central London

Finance Manager - Retail | Central London | Hybrid | Competitive Base + 27% Bonus + Private Healthcare (for you & partner) + Life Insurance Immediate start available or latest January 2026 A fast-growing retail and consumer goods business is looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Finance Manager to support a period of significant business transformation across its UK & EU operations. This is not a BAU role, it's ideal for someone who thrives in change, enjoys building and improving processes, and wants genuine ownership in a business undergoing major restructuring and growth. You will partner closely with the VP of EU and senior leadership, acting as the financial heartbeat of the organisation. The environment is busy, lean, and highly manual in parts, so you must be comfortable working in the detail, spreadsheets, Excel modelling, and a simple version of NetSuite form a big part of the day-to-day. Why this role? High visibility with senior leadershipMajor transformation programme - real input, influence and ownershipIdeal for someone with strong retail experience (essential)Hybrid working (3 office / 2 WFH), Central LondonExcellent package: 27% bonus + private healthcare (you & partner) + life insurance What we're looking for You must have retail sector experience, specifically: ? Inventory accounting ? Cost of goods ? Stock, margin and SKU-level understanding ? Experience in operational retail or consumer products environments ? Experience in a restructuring environment You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA, 3+ years PQE) who can confidently partner with commercial and operations teams, while still being very hands-on with month-end, reconciliations, and process improvement. This role suits someone who: Is not looking for a steady-state BAU roleEnjoys fixing, building, implementing and improvingLikes working close to the numbers and close to the businessIs comfortable with limited systems and manual processesWants exposure to senior leadership, strategy and decision-making Key Responsibilities Own monthly management accounts, reporting and balance sheet controlLead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timelinessReview performance, margins and KPIs; drive corrective action with the VP of EUManage statutory compliance with external accountantsPrepare annual budgets and support strategic planningDaily cashflow management and forecastingOversee foreign currency purchasing and supplier paymentsOwnership of general ledger, sales and purchase ledgersSupport and develop the finance team (management accountant + assistant functions)Oversee payroll, PAYE/NIC, pensions and multi-country VAT (UK/FR/DE)Maintain internal controls, governance and risk management frameworksAct as systems lead for NetSuite, approvals and user controlsPartner with all heads of department to provide financial insight and commentary Skills & Experience Fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)Retail sector experience essentialStrong understanding of inventory, cost of goods and stock reportingConfident with spreadsheets and manual processesIFRS/GAAP knowledgeStrong communicator capable of challenging and influencing senior stakeholdersAble to balance detailed hands-on work with commercial decision supportKorean language skills welcome, but not essential

Robert Half has partners with a Financial Services Organisation in London, they are looking for an Information Security Manager to join their IT team. You will report into the Director of Information Security making a team of 2.Your role will have a key focus on Governance, Risk Management and Compliance.They are a remote first business, they are in the office one day a month and your travel can be paid for by the company. They also have a 15% pension contribution and 33 days annual leave.They also have every second Friday off. Role: Information Security Manager in the IT TeamLocation: Remote (1 day a month in the office)Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

Senior FP&A Manager - Media | Central London | c. £100,000 We are delighted to partner with a dynamic, PE-backed media organisation in their search for a Senior FP&A Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth environment and play a key role in driving strategic financial planning and decision-making. Reporting directly to the Head of FP&A, and working within a lean, high-performing team of five, this role offers significant exposure to both the Senior Leadership Team and Private Equity stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with finance leaders across central and international teams, contributing to the group's financial performance, reporting, and long-term strategic planning. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage spend tracking and cost control across business units.Ensure compliance with financial governance processes and deliver timely input into monthly and quarterly reporting cycles.Maintain detailed cost analysis by spend category, delivering clear visibility of HQ and regional costs.Prepare accurate monthly financial reports and external stakeholder updates.Produce comprehensive variance analyses against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities early.Support the consolidation and delivery of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans (5YP).Provide robust financial insights to support business partners and operational teams in strategic decision-making.Contribute to monthly business reviews, quarterly updates, and board reporting.Coordinate month-end communications with local teams to ensure timely and accurate financial submissions.Manage the budget change control process, ensuring transparency and early identification of material risks. Candidate Profile Core Capabilities and Experience Proven experience leading and improving FP&A processes within large, matrixed organisations.Strong track record in financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.Highly analytical with the ability to deliver clear, actionable insights that inform business decisions.Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.Collaborative team player with a proactive, solution-focused approach and strong integrity.Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and managing competing priorities.Skilled in identifying key business risks and developing mitigation strategies in partnership with leadership teams.Degree-educated with a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365.Fluent in English (both written and verbal). Desirable Experience Previous experience working in a complex, matrixed organisation of comparable scale, ideally within the Media or Private Equity industries.Demonstrated ability to inspire confidence and build credibility across central and local finance teams. If this position is of interest, then please don't hesitate to get in contact with