Senior Manager - Direct Investment Valuations

Final date to receive applications: 5 November 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Sheffield

Compensation: £60,000 - £72,000 / year

Location: Sheffield / London Hybrid Working

(Expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £60,000 Sheffield and up to £72,000 London

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri)

THE ROLE

In this senior manager role, you will take ownership of the quarterly valuation process for a large direct investment portfolio, setting clear standards for quality, governance and documentation. You will provide authoritative valuation insight and constructive challenge, working with senior colleagues across Finance and Investment teams and with external stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and well-informed decisions. You will also shape the continued development of valuation methodologies, processes and controls.

You will also oversee financial modelling, portfolio data and reporting tools, sponsoring improvements that enhance data quality, operational efficiency and information-sharing across the business and you will bring significant experience in financial asset valuation, financial modelling and performance reporting, together with a strong understanding of IFRS 13, IFRS 9 and IPEV.

A key accountability of this role will be leading and developing the Valuations team. You will set clear direction, build capability, manage performance and create a culture of high performance, constructive challenge and continuous improvement. As an established people leader, you will deliver through others, balance competing priorities and maintain rigorous standards throughout the quarterly cycle. You will combine sound analytical judgement with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders, make well-reasoned decisions, improve systems and processes, and build effective collaboration across organisational boundaries.

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
• 15% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
• Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more