About this role
Job summary Group Finance Manager Newcastle Head Office 12-month Maternity Cover £50,000 - £60,000 Hybrid working - 3 days onsite
Main duties of the job 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. Collaboration with Senior Leadership to shape decision-making. Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, 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, while supporting audits and process improvements. Board and investor reporting, including monthly KPI packs. Support, manage, and develop finance team members where required.
About us The Pharmacist Network is a pharmacist-led organisation providing high-quality pharmacist and pharmacy technician services to general practices nationwide. We are committed to delivering patient-centred care and fostering a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. Our workforce of over 250 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is supported by an experienced senior clinical team who facilitate training, development and workflow management across primary care and PCN settings.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Title:
Group Finance Manager – 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Structure: Hybrid working – 3 days onsite
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer
About The Pharmacist Network Group: TPN Group is a fast-growing healthcare company with subsidiaries serving the NHS and Pharmaceutical Industry. TPN Group includes The Pharmacist Network, which specialises in the recruitment of clinical pharmacy professionals, and Morph, a pharmacist managed and pharmacist led organisation offer a wide range of educational sessions, academies and our educational platform to help those working in Primary Care to progress their CPD.
Now PE backed, the company is in an exciting phase of development and continued growth.
Why join TPN?
TPN Group operates a dynamic working environment, taking a value-driven approach. This contract role offers exposure to a scaling business environment and will allow you to manage a broad range of responsibilities, in turn, supporting further career development.
Job Purpose: This is a 12-month contract covering maternity leave. This role plays a key part in managing the financial health of the organisation, providing strategic and operational support to ensure financial efficiency and compliance. You will be responsible for supporting the organisation’s private operations by delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, budget management, and financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities: 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. Collaboration with Senior Leadership to shape decision-making. Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, 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, while supporting audits and process improvements. Board and investor reporting, including monthly KPI packs. Support, manage, and develop finance team members where required. Required Qualifications and Experience: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a finance role, ideally within the healthcare or private sector. Proficient in Sage and advanced Excel, with hands-on 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. Key Skills and Competencies: 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. Working Hours and Benefits: Full-time position, typically 37.5 hours per week. Benefits include pension scheme, private healthcare, annual leave entitlement, and professional development opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a finance role, ideally within the healthcare or private sector. Proficient in Sage and advanced Excel, with hands-on experience building financial models, budgets and forecasts
Desirable
Experience with Xero and Zoho is desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name The Pharmacist Network
Address Newcastle Head Office
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE4 7YB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)