Finance Manager

Oxford Global Resources; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Global Resources is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the month-end close, management reporting and planning for GBP and EUR across two sites, including payroll and treasury activities. You will partner with site leadership in Swindon to drive accurate financials and strategic planning.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field, 5+ years in finance, and strong analytical and communication skills. SAP experience is essential and advanced Excel skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years financial and/or accounting experience.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and management accounts for GBP and EUR.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual corporate reporting.
• Partner with Swindon site as Extended Leadership Team member.
• Oversee five-year planning and annual operating plan for both sites.
• Manage monthly free cash flow reporting.
• Oversee monthly payroll.
• Oversee monthly forecasting and variance analysis.
• Oversee purchase orders, vendor and invoice approvals.
• Support SOX testing and audits.
• Drive process-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The main function of a Finance Manager is to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization. A typical accountant is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial information for clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and management accounts process, overseeing GBP and EUR accounts and ensuring reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual corporate reporting submissions.
• Business partner with the Swindon site and serve as a member of the site's Extended Leadership Team.
• Lead the five-year strategic planning process and annual operating plan process for both sites
• Manage monthly FCF reporting
• Manage monthly payroll
• Oversee monthly forecasting and variance analysis
• Manage the PO process, vendor and invoice approvals.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley testing and internal and external audits.
• Identify and participate in process improvement projects to improve departmental performance.

Requirements

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.
• Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.
• Knowledge and experience of using SAP essential.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office particularly Excel & Powerpoint.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required. An advanced degree in a financial discipline is preferred.
• 5+ years financial and/or accounting experience required.