Group Finance Manager

Group Finance Manager (12-month Maternity Cover)

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Contract:

12‑month fixed term, hybrid working (3 days onsite), Salary: £50,000‑£60,000 per annum (depending on experience).

Reporting to:
Chief Operating Officer, within the TPN Group.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial reporting in line with group deadlines.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes, including balance‑sheet reconciliations and maintaining the chart of accounts.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape decision‑making.
• Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and supplier payments.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, active cash‑flow forecasting and management, and financial planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, HMRC, UK GAAP and all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain finance procedures, controls, and documentation, supporting audits and process improvements.
• Prepare board and investor reporting, including monthly KPI packs.
• Support, manage and develop finance team members where required.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a finance role, ideally in healthcare or private sector.
• Proficiency in Sage and advanced Excel, with experience building financial models, budgets and forecasts.
• Experience with Xero and Zoho is desirable.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of UK financial regulations.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and management reporting.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Leadership capabilities and team management experience.

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively with the wider finance team and senior leadership while upholding strong controls and compliance.

Full‑time (37.5 hours per week). Benefits include pension scheme, private healthcare, annual leave entitlement, and professional development opportunities.

The Pharmacist Network and TPN Group are fast‑growing healthcare organisations serving the NHS and pharmaceutical industry, committed to patient‑centred care. The role offers exposure to a scaling business environment and opportunities for career development.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service for background checks.