Finance Director

Vicon; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicon is seeking a Finance Director to join their Executive Management Team, overseeing financial operations across subsidiaries in the UK, Germany, and the US. The role involves strategic leadership, ensuring compliance and financial performance, and optimizing business systems. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in finance within technology industries, excellent leadership aptitude, and a proven track record in managing multi-entity operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% Company Pension

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Life Cover

Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance

Permanent Health Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Free On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a strong technical and commercial background.
• Experience as a senior finance leader in technology or advanced engineering.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function across UK, German, and US subsidiaries.
• Own financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the division.
• Manage compliance and audit readiness for UK and US entities.

Skills

Financial Management

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Compliance

Technical Skills in IFRS

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP Systems

Financial Software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics)

Job description

Department: Vicon Finance

Location: Yarnton, Oxfordshire

Description

Are you interested in working on products at the very cutting edge of technology? Want to join Vicon, an Academy Award-winning company, and the world’s largest supplier of precision motion capture and tracking systems?

Vicon is the world leader in motion capture technology, developing high performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering and life science industries. Vicon products are used in major feature films, games, and commercials, and are a crucial measurement tool for biomechanics, robotics, and cutting-edge science.

Vicon is a subsidiary of Oxford Metrics Plc.

Role Overview:
As Finance Director, you will be a key member of the Executive Management Team and a strategic partner to the Group CEO and CFO. You will lead the finance function for the division across the UK, German and US subsidiaries, drive financial and operational performance, ensure robust financial controls, and oversee core business systems including ERP and financial software.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Act as a core member of the Executive Management Team, influencing divisional strategy, investment decisions, and business planning.
• Lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for UK and US operations to support growth, profitability, and compliance.

Financial Management

• Own all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the division.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, board reports, and analysis for performance review and decision-making.
• Ensure alignment of divisional reporting with Group finance and compliance standards.

Business Systems & Process Ownership

• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of business systems including; ERP, finance software, and integrated tools.
• Collaborate with IT and operations to ensure systems support scalable, efficient business operations.
• Champion data integrity, automation, and process improvement initiatives across financial and operational functions.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to financial controls, statutory requirements, tax compliance, and audit readiness across both the UK and US entities, with the support of Group where needed.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors

Subsidiary Oversight

• Manage finance operations for the division’s subsidiaries in the UK, Germany and US, ensuring cohesion, consistency, and visibility across the entities.
• Coordinate with local teams and external advisors to ensure compliance with regional financial, tax, and regulatory frameworks.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Provide coaching and leadership to finance managers and cross-functional project teams.

Group

• From time to time there may be a requirement to support other companies within the Group and support in M&A.
  
  

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong technical and commercial background.
• Proven experience as a senior finance leader within a technology, software, or advanced engineering environment.
• Experience managing multi-entity operations within a public company context.
• Strong technical skills in IFRS and UK GAAP and UK tax legislation
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and financial software platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics).
• Demonstrated success in partnering with operational teams, improving business systems, and supporting scale-up or transformation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across levels and geographies.

Desirable:

• Experience in the motion capture, media technology, or high-growth tech sector.
• Exposure to capital investment, R&D, or M&A activity.
• Familiarity with US GAAP
  
  

Benefits

· Competitive salary
· 10% Company Pension
· 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
· Life Cover
· Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance
· Permanent Health Insurance
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Free On-site Parking