Finance manager

An established and growing organisation in Wallingford is looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join its finance leadership team.

This is a broad and commercially focused role, offering responsibility for financial reporting, controls, team leadership and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial information while supporting wider business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting activities
Ensure robust financial controls and balance sheet integrity
Prepare and review management accounts and financial reporting packs
Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes
Deliver insightful financial analysis to support business decision-making
Manage, mentor and develop members of the finance team
Drive finance process improvements and automation initiatives
Support audit, tax and statutory reporting requirements
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business

About You

You'll be an experienced finance professional with a strong technical accounting background and previous experience managing teams within a fast-paced environment.

You will ideally possess:

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
Experience leading and developing finance teams
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Strong systems and process improvement mindset
Ability to operate effectively in a changing and growing organisation

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