Finance Manager, Operations – Global Growth & Controls

Oxford Quantum Circuits; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Quantum Circuits is seeking a Finance Manager - Operations to lead day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities, including month-end close, treasury, payroll, VAT and controls, as the company expands internationally.

You’ll drive process improvements, strengthen governance, and ensure audit readiness, while mentoring the Finance Associate – Accounts Payable Lead and partnering with Group Financial Controller, FP&A, People and wider business teams to scale systems and reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong accounting knowledge and hands-on experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience managing VAT, payroll finance and statutory compliance.
• Excellent understanding of financial controls, governance and audit-ready processes.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close across multiple entities and jurisdictions, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and close governance.
• Lead treasury, cashflow monitoring, bank reconciliations, payroll accounting, employee expenses, and supplier payments.
• Prepare VAT and local tax returns and support statutory finance requirements with complete records for review.
• Maintain strong financial control environment with segregation of duties and audit trails.
• Support international expansion by establishing scalable finance processes and payroll for new entities.
• Partner with Group FC, FP&A, People and wider teams to provide analysis and resolve finance queries.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Payroll software

VAT/compliance tools

Job description

Oxford Quantum Circuits is seeking a Finance Manager - Operations to lead day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities, including month-end close, treasury, payroll, VAT and controls, as the company expands internationally.

You’ll drive process improvements, strengthen governance, and ensure audit readiness, while mentoring the Finance Associate – Accounts Payable Lead and partnering with Group Financial Controller, FP&A, People and wider business teams to scale systems and reporting.