Financial Close Transformation Lead
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£56,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2440 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 46% sure that is the right code. Cpl is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals) · 46% match
- Possible 3534 (Financial accounts managers) · 25% match
- Possible 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants) · 15% match
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Most likely code | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
3534 Financial accounts managers Also possible | £33,400 | £44,700 | £44,700 | £44,700 |
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Also possible | £34,500 | £39,400 | £44,300 | £49,200 |
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
Financial Close Transformation Lead | Liverpool | 12-month FTC
Do you enjoy fixing a month-end close and leading the team that runs it?
I’m working with a global manufacturing organisation to find a Financial Close Transformation Lead for their Accounting Services team in Liverpool.
You’ll lead a team of 8 assistant accountants through a transformation of the SAP month-end close. You’ll make it simpler, standardise it and automate it, while strengthening controls along the way.
What you’ll do:
🔹 Own the close transformation roadmap from concept to delivery
🔹 Drive global standardisation and automation of close processes in SAP
🔹 Partner with Financial Controllers, Technology and global Finance (FP&A, Tax, Treasury)
🔹 Set up governance and track benefits and KPIs to show real, measurable value
🔹 Lead, coach and develop a team of 8, and coordinate internal and external audit
What you’ll bring:
✅ 7+ years in multinational finance, shared services or transformation
✅ 3–5 years leading teams or cross-functional workstreams
✅ A track record of delivering finance process change, CI or automation
✅ Strong SAP experience and an understanding of controls and data flow
✅ ACA/ACCA/CIMA desirable; pharma or shared services experience a big plus
This is a 12-month fixed-term role where you can make a visible impact inside a global organisation, and it suits someone who wants to lead change rather than just support it.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Business and financial project management professionals (SOC 2440) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~314k in sample- Middle half £45,968–76,128
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £56,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £39,500–50,800
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2440 going rate of £56,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.