Finance Manager

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join a growing company in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The ideal candidate will manage key finance functions, oversee accounts teams, and drive financial performance. This full-time, permanent role offers an annual salary of £45,000 to £55,000, alongside benefits and a clear progression path.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual performance-related bonus

Health Cash Plan

Life insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site training and modern facilities

Regular employee events

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance management or commercial finance role.
• Experience working with financial controls and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills for cash flow forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Accounts Payable and Receivable teams.
• Lead short- and long-term cash flow forecasting.
• Own monthly P&L forecasting and support annual budget planning.

Skills

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant

Proven experience in finance management

Strong understanding of cash flow and forecasting

Experience with customs processes

Team leadership experience

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Commerical Finance Manager

Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16
£45,000 £55,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits + bonus

Full-time, Permanent office based role (38.5 hours/week)

Commutable from Brackley, Buckingham, Bicester, Leamington Spa, Southam

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join a large growing company based in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

The Role

A newly created opportunity following a finance team restructure, this role offers real scope to influence commercial performance and operational finance at a strategic level.

We are looking for a capable and detail-oriented Commercial Finance Manager to take ownership of key finance functions, oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, and provide critical financial insight to help shape business decision-making. The role reports directly to the Group Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Manage and support Accounts Payable and Receivable teams
• Oversee timely and accurate processing of transactions and queries
• Drive improvements in financial systems and controls

Operational Finance & Compliance

• Manage Duty Deferment Account and ensure accurate HMRC reporting
• Oversee documentation and compliance for bonded warehouse operations
• Approve bank reconciliations and ensure process accuracy

Cash Flow & FX Management

• Lead short- and long-term cash flow forecasting
• Manage foreign exchange exposure and implement mitigation strategies

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Own monthly P&L forecasting and support annual budget planning
• Deliver financial modelling and business insight to key stakeholders

Rebates

• Lead on rebate reconciliations and approvals in line with commercial policies

Other

• Support with ad hoc finance projects and reporting as required

Skills and Experience required

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Proven experience in a similar finance management or commercial finance role
• Strong understanding of cash flow, forecasting, AP/AR, and financial controls
• Experience with customs processes or bonded warehouse operations is highly desirable
• Team leadership experience and a track record of improving finance processes
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills

This role would suit someone in an FP&A or commercial finance position looking to broaden their responsibilities and influence in a growing and commercially focused business.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday + UK bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)
• Holiday buying scheme (after probation)
• Life insurance
• Annual performance-related bonus (post-probation)
• Cycle to Work scheme (post-probation)
• Health Cash Plan after one year (including dental, optical, physio, and more)
• On-site training and modern facilities
• Clear progression path and development opportunities
• Regular employee events and charitable initiatives
• Free on-site parking

If you would like to apply for the role of Accounts and Finance Assistant then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Deb on (phone number removed)

Closing date is 12.10.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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