Finance Director/ Head of Finance

Michael Page; Oxford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a respected, purpose-led organisation to appoint a Finance Director to lead financial strategy, planning and governance in Oxford. The role oversees budgeting, forecasting and robust controls, driving investment decisions and growth.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, with senior finance leadership experience and strong stakeholder communication. This permanent, on-site position offers £75,000–£80,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders.
• Deliver management reporting, financial modelling and analysis.
• Oversee financial controls, governance and compliance.
• Support major projects, investments and business planning.
• Lead and develop the finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders.
• Deliver management reporting, financial modelling and analysis.
• Oversee financial controls, governance and compliance.
• Support major projects, investments and business planning.
• Lead and develop the finance team.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis & modelling

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide expert financial advice, oversee budgeting and forecasting, lead strategic financial planning, and ensure robust financial controls. You will also play a key role in supporting investment decisions, organisational growth and long-term sustainability.

We are partnering with a respected and purpose-led organisation seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead its financial strategy, planning and governance.

Description

• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders.
• Deliver management reporting, financial modelling and analysis.
• Oversee financial controls, governance and compliance.
• Support major projects, investments and business planning.
• Lead and develop the finance team.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Able to balance strategic leadership with operational oversight.

Job Offer

• Permanent Finance Director/ Head Of Finance position in Oxford.
• Salary of £75,000 to £80,000 dependent on the level of experience.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Able to balance strategic leadership with operational oversight.