Finance Manager

Description:

Our client, based in Oxford, is excited to announce that they are looking for a new Finance Manager.

Experienced finance professional leading financial reporting, compliance, process improvement, and team performance within a multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the financial reporting team.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities.

• Ensure accurate financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, and strong financial controls.

• Drive process improvements, automation, and finance transformation initiatives.

• Support the optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, including SAP and OneStream.

• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.

• Collaborate with international finance teams to ensure consistent reporting standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

• Proven experience leading financial reporting or accounting teams.

• Strong background in financial reporting, management accounting, and balance sheet reviews.

• Experience within large, complex, multi-entity and/or multinational organisations.

• Shared Services experience preferred.

• Strong systems knowledge, including SAP, OneStream, or similar ERP/reporting platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, implement automation, and drive operational efficiency.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable

• Manufacturing sector experience.

• Experience within a US-listed environment.

• Knowledge of SOX controls.

• Finance transformation and automation project experience.

• Additional European language skills.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful