Finance Manager / Financial Lead

Oxygen Talent Solutions; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxygen Talent Solutions is partnering with a global offshore energy leader to appoint a Financial Lead to own the UK/EU finance function. The role reports to the UK/European Managing Director and provides critical financial insight, challenge and control to enable growth and informed decision-making.

You will interact with US head offices for international exposure and alignment. The successful candidate will lead budgeting, forecasting and business planning, working with project controls and

Qualifications

• Strong financial capability with hands-on, commercial mindset.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Solid understanding of UK accounting practices and VAT.
• Cash-flow management and banking experience.
• Strong Excel and ERP systems experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information to senior non-finance stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Own UK/EU annual finance budget with MD and SLT.
• Produce monthly financial reporting.
• Analyse performance vs budget and forecasts; identify trends/variances.
• Lead monthly reforecasting and update financial expectations.
• Provide commercial financial analysis to support decisions.
• Support annual business planning and financial strategy.
• Ensure UK reporting aligns with group requirements.
• Oversee UK banking, cash balances, payments and receipts.
• Support UK VAT reporting and compliance.
• Work with external accountants and tax advisers.
• Oversee AP/AR and maintain financial records.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Interface with US HQ finance team and UK stakeholders.
• Translate financial information into clear, commercially meaningful insight.

Skills

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Our client is a global leader in offshore energy construction and installation, with an established international presence and ambitious plans for continued growth across the UK and Europe.

As their UK business continues to expand, they are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Lead to take ownership of the UK & European finance function.

This is far more than a reporting role!

Reporting directly to the UK & European Managing Director, you will become a key member of the UK leadership team, providing the financial insight, challenge and control needed to support business growth and informed decision-making.

You will also work closely with the finance team at our client's US head offices, giving you valuable international exposure and the opportunity to operate within a global organisation.

Why this opportunity stands out

• Own the UK/EU finance function within a growing international business
• Work directly with the UK/EU Managing Director and senior leadership team
• Partner with a US-based head office finance team
• Provide financial insight that directly influences commercial and operational decisions
• Play a key role in budgeting, forecasting and business planning
• Work alongside project controls and delivery teams within the offshore energy sector
• Join a business operating at the heart of the global offshore energy and renewable energy market
• Enjoy genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make a visible impact

The Role

As Financial Lead, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management and reporting of the UK/EU business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Own the UK/EU annual finance budget in partnership with the MD and Senior Leadership team
• Produce accurate and insightful monthly financial reporting
• Analyse performance against budget and forecasts, identifying key trends and variances
• Lead monthly reforecasting and update financial expectations as the business develops
• Provide commercial financial analysis and insight to support management decisions
• Support annual business planning and financial strategy
• Ensure UK reporting aligns with group requirements

UK Finance Operations

• Oversee UK banking, cash balances, payments and receipts
• Support UK VAT reporting and compliance
• Work with external accountants and tax advisers
• Oversee AP and AR activities and ensure effective financial controls
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records
• Ensure reporting and financial deadlines are consistently achieved

International & Commercial Stakeholder Management

• Become the primary finance interface between the UK business and Houston
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to the US finance team
• Build strong relationships with UK operational, commercial and project teams
• Work closely with Project Controls and project delivery colleagues
• Translate financial information into clear, commercially meaningful insight for non-finance stakeholders

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong financial capability with a hands‑on, commercial mindset.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience as a Finance Manager, Finance Lead, Senior Management Accountant or similar
• Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
• A solid understanding of UK accounting practices and VAT
• Experience with cash‑flow management and banking
• Strong Excel and accounting/ERP systems experience
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• The confidence to communicate financial information to senior, non‑finance stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisation
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently in a growing business
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification is desirable, although strong qualified‑by‑experience candidates will absolutely be considered.
• Experience within offshore energy, renewable energy, engineering, construction, marine, infrastructure or another project‑based environment would be highly advantageous.

Make an Impact

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant who is ready to step into a broader leadership position and take genuine ownership of a UK/EU finance function.

You’ll have the autonomy to make a difference, the support of an established international organisation, and the opportunity to work within one of the world's most exciting and rapidly developing sectors.

If you’re looking for a finance role where you’re close to the business, close to the decision‑making and able to see the impact of your work, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.