Financial Controller

We are partnering with a well‑established, multi‑faced organisation in Oxford to appoint a hands‑on Financial Controller to lead day‑to‑day finance operations and support ongoing strategic and operational decision‑making.

This is a broad leadership role overseeing a sizeable finance function within a complex, fast‑paced environment. Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll manage a team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of all financial operations across the business.

You’ll take ownership of core finance activities including management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, payroll oversight, audit coordination, VAT and tax compliance, and regulatory reporting. The organisation operates across multiple operational areas and revenue streams, creating a varied and commercially interesting environment with significant operational exposure.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing financial insight and supporting strategic planning and decision‑making.

• Lead and develop the finance operations team
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Manage audit preparation, VAT and statutory compliance processes
• Ensure strong financial controls and reporting accuracy
• Partner with operational stakeholders across the organisation
• Support process improvement and systems development initiatives
• Provide financial insight and analysis to senior leadership

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong financial management and leadership experience
• Comfortable operating in a hands‑on role within a complex organisation
• Comfortable with an office based role
• Strong technical accounting and reporting knowledge
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Organised, adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Experience leading and developing finance teams

• Broad and varied leadership role with real operational exposure
• Stable, well‑resourced organisation with long‑term investment focus
• Opportunity to influence process improvement and finance transformation
• Collaborative and supportive senior leadership team
• High‑autonomy position with strong visibility across the organisation
• Excellent benefits package and long‑term career potential

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