At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial operations and enhance treasury capabilities for a growing global group.
- Company: Join The IN Group, a dynamic global talent brand with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to shape financial leadership.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to work across international teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years in treasury and financial operations, ideally in recruitment or HR outsourcing.
The predicted salary is between 70875 - 86625 £ per year.
As the Finance Director you will play a pivotal role in strengthening and evolving The IN Group’s financial leadership as the business continues to scale across recruitment, consulting, and workforce solutions. This role will oversee end-to-end core financial operations, with a particular focus on cash and treasury management, billing and collections, and contractor payroll and settlements.
As the Group moves into its next phase of growth through 2026 and 2027, this position includes ownership of complex financial structures, systems, and risk management across the UK and international entities. A key element of the role is building and owning treasury capability, ensuring cash flow security, compliance, and operational excellence across the business.
This role is best suited to someone with 5–8+ years’ experience in treasury and financial operations, with at least 3 years in UK recruitment, HR outsourcing, or contractor payroll environments.
The Team You’ll be part of the wider Core Functions leadership team, working closely with the CFO, senior stakeholders, and operational leaders across the Group. The Finance Director will lead and develop teams across treasury, billing, collections, and contractor payroll, ensuring robust processes, strong controls, and a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Experience Needed for the Role:
- 5–8+ years’ experience in treasury and financial operations, with at least 3 years in UK recruitment, HR outsourcing, or contractor payroll environments.
- Strong hands-on experience across cash management, receivables, payroll operations, and financial compliance.
- Proven experience building, optimising, and scaling compliant financial operational systems.
- Experience leading small to mid-sized finance teams (2–5 direct reports).
- Familiarity with UK and European business operations is desirable.
Key Skills:
- Cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and treasury risk management.
- In-depth knowledge of UK PAYE, NICs, VAT, pension auto-enrolment, and HMRC regulations.
- Strong leadership and change management capability.
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to partner senior stakeholders.
- High attention to detail with the ability to operate under pressure.
- Strong systems capability (e.g. Sage, Xero, BrightPay, XCD People).
Personal Attributes:
- Commercially minded with a strategic outlook.
- Highly detail-oriented with strong data sensitivity.
- Calm, credible, and confident when managing risk and complexity.
- Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.
- Collaborative leader who enjoys building and developing teams.
Wanted: Financial Director employer: The IN Group
At TIG, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that champions individuality and authenticity. As a Principal Recruitment Consultant in our Investigo brand, you'll benefit from market-leading commissions, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and ongoing career coaching, all while being part of a high-performance team that values your contributions and supports your growth. Join us to unlock your potential in a dynamic environment where ambition is rewarded and meaningful relationships are built.
