Head of Finance
£75,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1131 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 55% sure that is the right code. Goodman Masson is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 3534 (Financial accounts managers) or SOC 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants). 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 Clears |
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
Head of Finance (Interim) – FTSE listed business –
6 months, potential to go permanent
£100k–£110k
London, hybrid
Available to start between now and the next 6 weeks
I’m working with a FTSE listed business that needs an interim Head of Finance to lead its management accounts team for six months, with a real chance of the role going permanent. You’d report into the Group Financial Controller and act as their deputy.
It’s a hands-on leadership role in a busy finance function. You’ll run the management accounts team through two finance managers, own month end and the balance sheet, and play a key part in a number of projects across the business. They want someone who takes initiative, keeps good control of the numbers and builds strong relationships with people outside finance.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the management accounts team through two finance managers, developing them and holding the team to a high standard
- Owning the monthly management accounts process, reviewing the output for risks and inconsistencies and making sure it’s accurate and on time
- Taking responsibility for balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and working capital, with the team doing the work and you reviewing and signing off
- Getting involved in projects across the business, working with Legal, Commercial and Tech to reach clear, well-documented outcomes
- Business partnering with senior non-finance stakeholders and running the cost budgeting process with FP&A
- Keeping a strong control environment and finding ways to improve and automate processes
- Supporting year-end and half-year reporting and working with the external auditors
What they’re looking for
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong management accounts and balance sheet experience in a complex business
- Experience managing people, ideally managing managers
- Good technical accounting skills and a solid understanding of IFRS. You don’t need to be a technical specialist.
- Strong business partnering skills and confidence with senior stakeholders
- Someone who spots what needs doing and gets on with it
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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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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.