Senior FInance Officer

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a close-knit team. In this full-time role, you will oversee daily financial operations, ensuring compliance, planning, and reporting. You'll manage a Finance Officer and liaise with external services for audits and banking needs. This position offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and a vibrant office culture that includes staff events and a dog-friendly policy. If you are a qualified finance professional with a passion for the not-for-profit sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous employer contributory pension scheme

EAP

On-Site car parking

Bike storage

Flexible working

Staff events

Communal kitchen

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Must have proven UK based finance management experience.
• Experience managing large budgets and working in the not-for-profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial matters with a Finance Officer's assistance.
• Oversee financial compliance, planning, reporting, and budgeting.

Skills

Financial compliance and control

Financial planning

Forecasting and budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Fully qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Qualified by experience at Manager level

Tools

Xero

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This is a great opportunity for an experienced Finance professional at manager level, to join this small company where all the employees are like a little family, supporting each other, and oversee the day-to-day financial matters of the business, with assistance from a Finance Officer, and alongside a Finance Consultant.

Senior Finance Officer Responsibilities

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to handle the day-to-day management of the finances.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Financial compliance and control
• Financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting
• Financial reporting and management
• Payroll and pensions administration
• Line management of Finance Officer
• Liaison with external services for audit preparation, banking, and other financial needs
• Project, funding and grants financial management

Senior Finance Officer Rewards

Alongside a competitive salary our client offers:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous employer contributory pension scheme
• EAP
• On-Site car parking, bike storage, and close to public transport links
• Flexible working (including some home working)
• Staff events, such as weekend retreats and summer parties

There is a communal kitchen at the office and you can even bring your dog to work!

This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday-Friday. You will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days a week, ideally on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays when the Finance Officer is in the office as you will be managing them.

The interview process will consist of an initial Zoom interview followed by an in-person interview, including a test to assess technical skills.

The Company

Our client is a global, not-for-profit spin-off from Oxford University.

Senior Finance Officer Experience

To be successful in this role you will be a great team fit, and possess exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written as you will be liaising with internal and external stakeholders and governing body in the UK and Europe. Ideally you will be a fully qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) but if you are qualified by experience at Manager level with substantial work experience in a senior finance role including people management experience, this will be considered. You must have proven UK based finance management experience as well as experience of using different accounting software - our client uses Xero. You must be analytical and a good problem solver and be able to work in an organised and methodical manner ensuring efficiency and accuracy at all times. If you are fluent in a European language (alongside fluency in English), it would be desirable. You must have proven experience of managing large budgets and experience of working in the not-for-profit sector with grants, funding and project accounting. You must have solid finance management/ Accountant experience at strategic and analytical level, preparing financial reports, managing financial planning and analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls and cashflow management from the UK with a solid knowledge of UK accounting practices.