Head of Finance | £80,000-£90,000 + Benefits | Didcot, Oxfordshire | Permanent | ACCA/CIMA/ACA
Overview
IN2 Consult is partnering with an exciting client in Oxfordshire on the recruitment of a hands‑on, process‑driven Head of Finance to lead the core finance function, with a strong emphasis on month‑end reporting, financial control, and reporting accuracy.
This role is suited to a technically strong accountant who thrives in a structured environment, takes ownership of the month‑end close, management reporting, and year‑end processes, and is comfortable operating at both a detailed and leadership level. While there is some stakeholder interaction, the primary focus is on delivering high‑quality, timely financial reporting, maintaining robust controls, and driving improvements across finance processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Month‑End and Year‑End Reporting
- Own and manage the month‑end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and discipline
- Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, with detailed balance sheet reconciliations
- Lead the year‑end close and statutory reporting process
- Maintain and enhance a strong financial control environment
Audit & Compliance
- Act as the primary contact for external auditors, managing the audit process end‑to‑end
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Continuously review and strengthen internal controls and financial governance
Technical Accounting
- Provide technical accounting expertise across the business
- Manage complex accounting areas such as group reporting, consolidations, and accounting policy application
- Ensure alignment with relevant accounting standards and best practice
Payroll & Finance Operations
- Oversee the payroll function, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Supervise core finance operations including AP/AR, treasury, and cash management
- Ensure high standards of data integrity across all finance processes
Systems & Process Improvement
- Drive process improvements across the finance function, focusing on efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Play a key role in ERP implementation, upgrades, or system migrations
- Improve reporting capabilities and optimise use of finance systems
- Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring clear structure, accountability, and high performance
- Establish and document robust finance processes and procedures
Required Experience & Qualifications Include:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Proven experience in a hands‑on finance leadership role
- Background in a PLC and/or private equity‑backed environment
- Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise
- Highly process‑oriented, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement
- Experience with ERP systems and system implementations/migrations is highly desirable
- Exposure to the manufacturing sector is advantageous
- Detail‑driven, organised, and comfortable operating in a structured, deadline‑driven environment
- Strong but pragmatic communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders where required
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