Head of Finance This is a role for a fully qualified, senior level finance professional with solid hands-on finance and team management experience, who is comfortable working with multiple key stakeholders, multiple sites, external stakeholders and internal teams. The role would suit someone used to working in Private Equity, Education or fast paced commercial organisations. Head of Finance Responsibilities This is a broad financial role enabling you to experience a wide range of topics whilst still having oversight of all forecasting, cash flow and statutory reporting requirements alongside driving commercial success and performance. The duties will include but not be limited to: Capex reporting, cash collections reports, preparation of annual financial audits Preparation and presentation of management accounts, statutory accounts, financial statements and financial reporting Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management Providing accurate and timely financial information to internal stakeholders and SLT Managing and developing the capabilities of a finance team Working with operations to ensure procurement procedures are in place and deliver against contractual expectations Maintaining legal and regulatory processes, policies and systems, ensuring compliance Head of Finance Rewards Our client offers: An impressive 28 days annual leave per year, as well as Bank Holidays 7% company contribution to your pension scheme. Friendly, supportive and welcoming environment with a real focus on training and development. You will have access to free lunches (which we're assured are delicious!) when in the office. Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Eye care Vouchers Full-Time, Permanent. Monday to Friday. Fully office-based. Some flexible working options. The Company Our client is an education provider. Head of Finance Experience To be successful in this role, you'll be fully qualified with CIMA, ACCA, ACA or hold another recognised professional accounting qualification, and preferably have experience working in the Higher Education, Hospitality or Private Equity sectors. You'll have extensive experience in a financial leadership capacity and demonstrate high levels of personal integrity, as well as be an exceptional communicator and influencer, able to take a strategic view of the business and work with tact, diplomacy and resilience in a high pressured role with strict deadlines. You'll be experienced in statutory accounting, reporting, consolidations, business planning, and cashflow management. You must have previous line management experience. You must have a collaborative work style, and be prepared to follow set processes and procedures as outlined by the organisation. There is a high volume of AP work within the finance team and lots of customer service, working at pace and tempo. Knowledge of MS Dynamics and OneStream finance management software advantageous. There is NO systems transformation within this role. 1st stage interview with Regional Finance Manager and HR/ Recruiter 2nd stage interview with Head of HR and Director Both interviews will include a practical assessment and competency questions Location Central Oxford - office-based role. No onsite car parking but close to public transport links. How to Apply for this Head of Finance role Please apply online with an up-to-date CV outlining how you meet the selection criteria for this role, to You must have the full right to work in the UK to apply for this role. Sponsorship is not available. "INDBOOST" Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter