Senior FInance Officer

Allen Associates; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join their close-knit team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance, while managing a small team. The role offers a blend of strategic financial planning, reporting, and hands-on management, making it ideal for someone with a strong background in finance. This innovative firm values collaboration and offers a supportive work environment, along with flexible working arrangements. If you are passionate about finance and want to make a difference in a not-for-profit setting, this role is 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

• Proven UK finance management experience with substantial work experience.
• Experience managing large budgets and working in the not-for-profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial compliance, planning, and reporting for the company.
• Manage the Finance Officer and liaise with external services for audits.

Skills

Financial compliance

Financial planning

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Qualified by experience at Manager level

Tools

Xero

Job description

Senior Finance Officer

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.

Division: Finance
Salary: £38k - 46k per year
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Work Type: Permanent
Job: 23459

Responsibilities

• 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

Rewards

• 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
• Communal kitchen at the office and the option to 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.

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.

Location

Hybrid - 2 - 3 days a week in the Oxford office. You must live locally/ commutable distance within the Oxfordshire area in order to be in the office as required. Ideally to start before May 2025.

How to Apply for this Senior Finance Officer role

Please apply online with an up-to-date CV AND your SUPPORTING STATEMENT outlining how you meet the selection criteria for this role, to [e-mail]

Applications cannot be considered without the supporting statement.

You must have the full right to work in the UK to apply for this role. Sponsorship is not available.