Financial Director

Mackie Myers; Thame; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackie Myers is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join an ambitious SME in Oxfordshire. You will partner with the Managing Director and senior leaders to drive financial performance, support strategic decision making and ensure a scalable, compliant finance function for the next growth phase.

The role is hands-on and commercially minded, offering influence over major investments, budgeting, forecasting and international growth initiatives while maintaining strong controls and operating

Qualifications

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Strong financial reporting and KPI reporting capabilities.
• Excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder partnering.

Responsibilities

• Partner with MD and leadership team to support strategic decisions and growth.
• Lead finance function with management accounts, board reporting, budgets and forecasts.
• Manage cashflow, working capital and financial planning for growth.
• Provide commercial analysis across products, customers and projects to improve profitability.
• Maintain strong financial controls, tax and audit processes.
• Build relationships with external advisers, auditors and banking partners.
• Drive improvements in finance systems, reporting, and processes.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cashflow management

Financial reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join a growing, internationally operating SME based in Oxfordshire.

This innovative, product-led business has established a strong reputation within its market and is entering an exciting phase of growth. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring the finance function is equipped to support the next stage of the company's journey.

This role will suit a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment where they can influence business decisions and make a genuine impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Lead the finance function, delivering accurate management accounts, Board reporting, budgets, forecasts and KPI reporting.
• Manage cashflow, working capital and financial planning to support continued growth.
• Provide commercial analysis across products, customers and projects, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance.
• Maintain strong financial controls, statutory compliance, tax and audit processes.
• Build relationships with external advisers, auditors and banking partners.
• Drive improvements across finance systems, reporting and internal processes to create a scalable finance function.
• Support investment decisions, business cases and international growth initiatives.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Finance Director within a growing SME.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with excellent commercial acumen.
• Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and financial reporting.
• Comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions.
• Experience within manufacturing, technology, engineering or product-led businesses would be advantageous, as would exposure to international operations and ERP systems.

Why Join?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an ambitious business where finance plays a central role in shaping future success. You'll work closely with the Managing Director, influence strategic direction and help build a finance function capable of supporting continued UK and international growth.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.