Job Description
Senior Finance Manager- Oxford (Hybrid)- £70,000-£75,000 + Benefits- Permanent
About the Role
IN2 Consult are partnering with a key, PE backed client on the recruitment of a Senior Finance Manager to take ownership of month-end management accounting, year-end audits, statutory accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations, while driving process improvements across the finance function.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to partner effectively with internal stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of management accounts.
* Prepare year-end statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors during the audit process.
* Manage VAT compliance, including filing, reconciliations, and advice on regulatory changes.
* Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations, including prepayments, accruals (clinical and other), and other control accounts.
* Partner with business stakeholders to provide actionable insights and support financial decision-making.
* Drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency within finance operations.
* Support ad-hoc financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities as required.
Skills & Experience
* Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA accountant.
* Minimum 3+ years’ experience in finance roles with exposure to biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sectors.
* Strong technical knowledge in management accounting, statutory reporting, VAT, and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Hands-on experience with clinical accruals and prepayments.
* Experience managing month-end, year-end, and audit processes.
* Proven ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders and provide clear, concise financial guidance.
* Proficient in ERP/finance systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
Personal Attributes
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
* Proactive and able to identify opportunities for process improvement.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Senior Finance Manager- Oxford (Hybrid)- £70,000-£75,000 + Benefits- Permanent