A dynamic and forward-thinking organisation is seeking a talented Financial Analyst/Management Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified professional to play a key role in shaping financial reporting, driving process improvements, and developing business intelligence tools that support strategic decision-making.
Location: Kidlington - 4 Days per week onsiteSalary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE + Great Benefits
What You'll Be Doing:
Financial Reporting & Month-End Support
Assist with monthly close processes, preparing financial results and insightful management commentary
Develop robust reporting packs for senior leadership and board-level stakeholders
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple business units
Budgeting & Forecasting
Support the maintenance of annual budgets and rolling forecasts
Collaborate with divisional finance contacts to ensure forecasts reflect current business realities
Process Improvement & Systems Integration
Identify and lead initiatives to streamline financial processes across the organisation
Optimise use of the current accounting system (Xero) and evaluate complementary financial tools
Implement automation solutions to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy
Business Intelligence & Data Visualisation
Partner with senior finance leaders to build a suite of BI tools for operational and strategic use
Create dashboards and analytical reports that deliver actionable insights
Develop data pipelines and visualisation tools to support decision-making
Operational Finance Support
Provide backup for AP/AR functions during peak periods or staff absence
Assist in improving controls and processes within purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles
Cost Management & Analysis
Analyse common spend areas to identify cost-saving opportunities
Conduct spend reviews and collaborate with operations teams to implement efficiencies
Build cost tracking mechanisms to monitor savings delivery
General Finance & Project Support
Support senior finance leaders with day-to-day operations and ad-hoc analysis
Contribute to year-end audit preparations and statutory reporting
What We're Looking For:
Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent); part-qualified candidates with strong experience also considered
1-3 years post-qualification experience in a finance role
Strong technical accounting knowledge and month-end reporting experience
Experience with accounting systems (Xero preferred but not essential)
Analytical mindset with ability to turn data into actionable insights
Excellent communication skills, especially with non-finance stakeholders
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving
Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
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