Finance Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£75,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1131 (88% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £75,100, and Experts Group International is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants, Hands-on accounting, month-end close and management accounts dominate the work) or SOC 3534 (Financial accounts managers, Manages financial accounts and reporting within the organisation). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1131 Financial managers and directors Most likely code | £52,600 | £60,100 | £67,600 | £75,100 |
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Also possible | £34,500 | £39,400 | £44,300 | £49,200 |
3534 Financial accounts managers Also possible | £33,400 | £44,700 | £44,700 | £44,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Finance Manager
Experts Group International (EGI) | London, Moorgate | Full-time | Reports to the CEO
About EGI
EGI is a specialist executive and technical search firm. We started in 2015 and now have 40+ people across London, Austin and Dubai. We recruit in three practice areas: Infrastructure (data centre, energy, civil), Value Chain (industrial manufacturing and PE-backed transformation) and Technology (automotive software, hardware and AI infrastructure).
We deliver permanent search and contract recruitment. Both are growing, and so is the business. We need a finance function that keeps up.
The role
This is a build role. You'll report directly to our CEO, Ross Fraser, and own EGI's finance function end to end. That means getting the numbers right today and putting in the systems, controls and reporting we need as we scale across three countries and two business models.
You'll be the person the CEO, the leadership team and our funders rely on for an accurate picture of the business. It's hands-on. You'll do the work and design how it gets done.
What you'll do
Financial control and reporting
- Own month-end close, management accounts and year-end across the group's UK, US and UAE operations
- Produce monthly reporting for the CEO and board: P&L, cash flow, balance sheet and KPIs by office and practice
- Manage intercompany balances, multi-currency accounting and group consolidation
- Run budgeting and forecasting, and build models that support hiring and investment decisions
- Work with external accountants and tax advisers on statutory accounts, VAT, corporation tax and overseas compliance
Cash, funding and working capital
- Own cash flow forecasting and day-to-day cash management
- Manage our invoice finance facility, including reporting, drawdowns and funder relationships
Perm and contract finance
- Run fee invoicing for permanent placements and retained searches, including staged retainer billing
- Oversee weekly contractor payroll and timesheet-to-invoice processes
- Track contract margins, perm fees and net fee income (NFI) by consultant, team and office
- Calculate and report consultant commission accurately and on time
Building the function
- Review and improve our finance systems, processes and controls
- Set up the reporting and structure the business needs as contract revenue and headcount grow
- Build out the finance team over time as the business scales
What we're looking for
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or part-qualified with strong equivalent experience
- 5+ years in finance, including time running month-end and management reporting yourself
- Recruitment agency or professional services experience. Contract or temp recruitment finance is a mandatory
- Experience with invoice finance, multi-entity and multi-currency accounts
- Strong Excel and modelling skills. Xero experience is useful
- Comfortable working directly with a CEO and giving straight answers, including the ones people don't want to hear
- Someone who wants to build something, not just maintain it
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Experts Group International, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Financial managers and directors (SOC 1131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~395k in sample- Middle half £50,856–115,596
- Median £75,972
- Going rate £75,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £52,600–67,600
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Experts Group International holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1131 going rate of £75,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.