Finance Director

Michael Page (UK); Oxford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Director in Oxford to manage all financial aspects and drive M&A activity. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and 5-10 years of experience. This strategic role offers a competitive salary of £85,000 - £100,000 plus bonuses and a share scheme, providing a significant opportunity to influence company growth and success.

Benefits

Equity and bonus tied to business success

Career-defining opportunity

Qualifications

• 5-10 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience from a Corporate Finance/Transaction Services background or within a PE-backed/acquisitive SME.
• Commercially sharp and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial management, planning, and reporting.
• Drive M&A activity and support negotiations.
• Develop systems, controls, and processes for growth.

Skills

Financial management

M&A experience

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

• Lead growth through acquisitions in a fast-moving SME.
• Earn equity and bonus tied to business success.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established SME operating in the retail industry, with a strong brand presence and a clear strategy to consolidate a fragmented market along a key UK corridor. Backed by supportive investors and robust cash flow, they are poised for rapid expansion through targeted acquisitions.

Job Description

The Finance Director will:

• Lead all aspects of financial management, planning, and reporting.
• Drive M&A activity: evaluate targets, build financial models, support negotiations, and lead due diligence and integration.
• Develop scalable systems, controls, and processes to support growth.
• Manage banking, funding, and investor relationships.
• Provide commercial insight and challenge to support strategic decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Director should have:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5-10 years post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in M&A, either from a Corporate Finance/Transaction Services background or within a PE-backed/acquisitive SME.
• Commercially sharp with strong modelling, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, excited by building something significant.
• Collaborative team player, able to work closely with senior leadership and investors.

What's on Offer

• £85,000 - £100,000 base salary, plus bonus and growth share scheme.
• A strategic leadership role with direct influence on company direction.
• A career-defining opportunity to scale a business and share in the financial upside of its success

If you are a Finance Director ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in Oxford, apply today to be considered for this position!