Job Description

Pensions Accounting and Investment Manager (Finance)

Location: Chichester

Contract: Temporary

Pay Rate: £40.79 PAYE or £52.21 Umbrella

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated professional to lead the delivery of pension accounting, investment, and governance services within a large public sector pension environment. This senior leadership role will involve providing strategic direction and professional expertise in the management of pension schemes, ensuring efficient, effective, and customer-focused service delivery. You will lead a dedicated team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and oversee the development and implementation of projects, policies, and strategies in line with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pension accounting, investment, and governance activities.
• Manage, develop, and motivate a high-performing team and external providers.
• Drive service improvements through effective resource planning and innovative problem-solving.
• Oversee the delivery of projects, policies, and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, board members, customers, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with statutory guidance and best practice standards.

About You

• Proven management experience within pensions, finance, accounting, investments, or a related field.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing teams and delivering results.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Experience implementing and reviewing service improvements.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to respond effectively to changing service requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and experienced professional to take on a key leadership role, influencing service delivery and driving positive outcomes within a complex and evolving pension environment.

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Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.