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
Team Leadership
- 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
Head of Finance | £80,000-£90,000 + Benefits | Didcot, Oxfordshire | Permanent | ACCA/CIMA/ACA