Introduction

A growing business based in Oxford is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Finance Manager to provide high-quality financial leadership and oversight on a part-time, on-site basis (1-2 days per week). This role offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded finance professional to support strategic decision-making while ensuring strong financial governance and operational efficiency.

Working closely with senior leadership, the Finance Manager will be responsible for maintaining robust financial controls, delivering accurate management information, and supporting the organisation's continued growth and sustainability. The role would suit a self-motivated qualified accountant who is comfortable working independently and adding value at both operational and strategic levels.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the organisation's financial management and reporting processes
• Preparing timely and accurate monthly management accounts
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and accounting standards
• Managing cashflow forecasting and monitoring financial performance against budgets
• Providing financial insight and advice to senior leadership to support decision-making
• Liaising with external auditors, accountants, and other professional advisers as required
• Reviewing and strengthening financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Supporting payroll oversight (where applicable)
• Preparing VAT returns and other statutory submissions as required
• Contributing to strategic planning and organisational development initiatives

Person Specification

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial forecasts
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities independently
• High level of integrity and attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience working in a small or medium-sized organisation
• Experience supporting senior leadership teams or boards
• Knowledge of financial systems implementation or improvement
• Experience within the charity, education, or professional services sector (if relevant)

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solution-focused approach
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work autonomously on a part-time on-site basis
• Commitment to supporting organisational objectives through effective financial management