Finance Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£75,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£75,100
Going rate
Offer is 1.0× the going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
Anyone can use the standard rate, but the pay clears it only if the Home Office classes the job as SOC 3534. We think SOC 1131 is more likely, and the pay is too low for that code. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate for SOC 1131. On the jobs board, Standard and the new entrant rate both show roles like this as Possible at most. The advertised pay goes up to £75,000.
This could also be SOC 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants, Group consolidation, technical accounting, and investor reporting tilt toward qualified accountant). 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 Clears | £60,100 Clears | £67,600 Clears | £75,100 Misses |
3534 Financial accounts managers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £44,700 Clears | £44,700 Clears | £44,700 Clears |
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Also possible | £34,500 Clears | £39,400 Clears | £44,300 Clears | £49,200 Clears |
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. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Type: Full-Time/Permanent
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Group Financial Controller
Salary: £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits
About Hanson Wade Group:
Hanson Wade Group is a leading events business serving specialist markets across Life Sciences, HR, and Construction. Through industry-leading conferences, we provide hyper-relevant insights and meaningful connections that help professionals solve challenges, share knowledge, and drive progress in their industries.
The Role:
This is a hands-on role. Whilst the Finance Manager will lead and develop a small team, they will be expected to remain close to the detail and actively participate in key finance processes. The successful candidate will roll up their sleeves, understand transactions from initiation through to reporting, and be comfortable both reviewing work and completing it themselves when required.
The role will have day-to-day responsibility for the Finance team, supporting their development and ensuring the team delivers an efficient and high-quality service to the business. In addition to owning the financial management and reporting of Hanson Wade Conferences Limited, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the monthly Group consolidation and will play a key role in the preparation of management accounts, Board reporting and private equity investor reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting:
- Own the preparation of monthly accounts for Hanson Wade Conferences Limited and the monthly Group consolidated accounts (Hanson Wade TopCo Limited), including detailed variance analysis against budget and forecast, providing clear financial insight to support decision-making.
- Own the preparation of the management reporting pack for Hanson Wade Conferences Limited and the consolidated Group, including board reporting and monthly reporting submissions to our private equity investors, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Maintain a detailed understanding of all finance processes, controls and systems, ensuring risks and issues are identified and resolved promptly.
- Maintain an audit-ready finance function, ensuring documentation, controls and processes are robust and well evidenced.
- Own and manage the month-end close process , ensuring all accounting activities are completed accurately and month-end is closed by WD6.
- Take ownership of balance sheet integrity ensuring all reconciliations are completed, reviewed and supported on a timely basis.
- Review and post journals where required.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
- Ensure revenue recognition is accurate and compliant with Group accounting policies.
- Investigate accounting queries and resolve technical accounting issues.
- Prepare and review indirect tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK and Europe.
- Oversee the treasury control environment, including bank accounts, user access, payment controls and company credit card administration.
- Prepare and oversee the end-to-end sales invoicing process, including the preparation of customer invoices, ensuring invoices are issued accurately, promptly and within agreed service levels.
- Prepare and submit weekly cash flows to senior management.
- Prepare covenant workings for timely submission.
- Monitor cash flow and liquidity to ensure the organization meets its financial obligations.
- Manage working capital and oversee accounts receivable and payable processes.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching and development discussions to build capability across the team.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as needed to ensure that all external reporting is executed on time and to the deadlines set.
- Build relationships with internal departments to support operational financial needs.
- Own the year-end statutory reporting process, including the preparation of statutory accounts, management of the external audit, oversight of external tax advisers and ensuring all filing deadlines are met.
- Lead initiatives to improve processes within the Finance Department, identifying areas for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Implement best practices in financial operations, including automation and workflow enhancements, to streamline reporting and compliance activities.
- Own the NetSuite platform from a Finance perspective, including system administration, user access management, process design, controls, reporting, training and the identification and delivery of system enhancements.
- Big 4 Qualified ACA or ACCA with post-qualification experience in industry (1 year minimum post qualification).
- Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel; experience with NetSuite is essential.
- Experience owning and delivering a month-end close process within a multi-entity environment.
- Previous experience managing or mentoring finance professionals.
- Strong understanding of financial regulations and accounting principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
- Experience operating within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Previous exposure to private equity-backed businesses is desirable.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Hanson Wade, 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- Offer £75,000
- Middle half £50,856–115,596
- Median £75,972
- Going rate £75,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £52,600–67,600
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£50,856–115,596), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £75,100 standard floor, but clears the £52,600 new entrant rate.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Hanson Wade 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.