110 Finance jobs in Oxford

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Reporting Manager to join a fast growing, multinational business based in Maidenhead. This FTSE listed business is enjoying soaring profits and is looking to attract dynamic, driven candidates who can experience outstanding trajectory in their careers across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and accurate management accounts, financial statements and variance analysis.
• Ensure readiness and assist in delivering successful half year and year end audits, being a key contact for the auditors.
• Lead and deliver ad hoc & project-based work.
• Manage and develop your direct team and assist Group Finance Manager and Head of Group Finance in the overall leadership of Financial Reporting.
• Own and evolve technical accounting and reporting for areas such as revenue recognition, IFRS 15, Consolidation, intercompany.
• Ownership of assurance and reporting of complex balance sheet reconciliations and key controls for several areas.
• Identify & deliver continuous improvement in finance processes and reporting.
• Assist in producing technical papers and reports for Senior Management, including analysis and commentary.
• Keeping up to date with audit, regulation, and industry developments.
• Working with key stakeholders to ensure processes and controls are correct and being applied appropriately.

Requirements:

• Previous management experience.
• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Confident and proactive, professional, approach.
• Strong technical accounting & analytical skills

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to join a company based in High Wycombe. This role offers excellent benefits and fantastic progression opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively in the Finance Data & Reporting team, providing perspectives on the existing reporting suite, and medium to long term objectives of the team
• Develop and maintain automated PowerBI reporting, including but not limited to dashboards, reporting workflows
• Collaborate with teams across Finance, to understand reporting requirements and deliver suitable solutions to information and reporting needs, while ensuring consistent adherence to quality standards and reporting governance
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimisation in data management and reporting
• Lead projects related to data and reporting automation, from planning and execution to monitoring and evaluation
• Support the Finance and Procurement teams in their PowerBI adoption journey by knowledge sharing sessions, and in day-to-day interactions

Requirements:

• Experience in finance roles
• Full or part qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Confident developer of PowerBI reporting
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Understanding of financial and management reporting requirements, processes and data structures

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About Us

Exscientia is an AI-driven precision medicine company committed to discovering, designing and developing the best possible drugs in the fastest and most effective manner. Exscientia developed the first-ever functional precision oncology platform to successfully guide treatment selection and improve patient outcomes in a prospective interventional clinical study, as well as to progress AI-designed small molecules into the clinical setting. Our internal pipeline is focused on leveraging our precision medicine platform in oncology, while our partnered pipeline broadens our approach to other therapeutic areas. By pioneering a new approach to medicine creation, we believe the best ideas of science can rapidly become the best medicines for patients.

Exscientia has a growing portfolio of projects and assets in immunological disease particularly in our collaborations with pharmaceutical company partners. We are looking for an exceptional scientist to lead and develop this therapeutic area with a focus on the identification and validation of new therapeutic targets and the conception and implementation of disease-relevant assays to the discovery of drugs for autoimmune and inflammatory disease. The successful candidate will work at the interface of Exscientia and its external partners and be expected to make a significant scientific and strategic contribution to future developments at Exscientia.

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Operations to join our finance team, supporting the operations of the finance department through the delivery of key aspects of the month-end close process, the implementation of the Company’s Sarbanes Oxley 404 framework and wider financial reporting activities as well as driving process efficiency and continuous improvement across the finance function. The individual will also take responsibility for supporting the group’s consolidation process and external reporting requirements.

Please note this is a hybrid role and regular travel is required to our offices in Oxford, UK (approximately 2 times per week, with flexibility to work from home the remaining time). We are a flexible working organisation and we’re willing to consider other options which would provide similar contact time with the team.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Play a critical role in development and implementation of our internal controls and compliance programs.
• Support in regular control performance assessment ensuring control objectives are met and evidenced appropriately.
• Support in the design of remediation plans where controls are not operating as designed working with process owners to facilitate improvements on a continual basis.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated external reporting requirements and individual subsidiary statutory accounts.
• Act as a key contact for our external auditors to facilitate audit activities.

Requirements

Essential competencies & requirements:

• ACA/ACCA Qualified or equivalent
• Strong accounting systems knowledge & experience of system implementations, process improvement and control implementation and optimisation
• External/Internal Audit experience
• Knowledge of SOx requirements
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting principals
• Organised individual with attention to detail and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.

Desirable skills:

• Previous experience with Netsuite.

Benefits

• Join our inclusive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating organisation with strong company values.
• As a learning organisation, we provide access to learning and development opportunities and will place you at the forefront of your career growth at Exscientia.
• We employ brilliant people so we pay highly competitive salaries. Additionally, all our employees are eligible for a company-wide annual bonus and receive both a new joiner and annual share award.
• Enjoy our generous holiday allowance and flexible working approach to find a healthy work-life balance that works for you.
• Create amazing memories or progress your personal and professional development with our four-week paid sabbatical after four years of service.
• We’re leading the way in progressive leave, offering enhanced policies such as generous parental leave, surrogacy, menopause, and family emergency leave so you feel supported no matter the life event.
• Additionally, we support childcare costs for children aged 0-5 through our affordable childcare scheme.
• Take advantage of two generous salary exchange schemes to claim discounts on a brand new electric vehicle and cycling equipment worth up to £3,500.
• As a healthcare company, we understand the importance of health and wellbeing so we provide comprehensive private health insurance, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• We also provide plenty of access to mental health support including therapy and counselling sessions plus an employee assistance program for help with lifestyle issues such as bereavement, family problems or money management.
• To help safeguard the future for you and your loved ones, we also offer pension and life cover.
• Help yourself to free drinks and snacks in our fully stocked kitchens. Join your colleagues in one of our many breakout areas and get to know the people you are working with. Some of the best ideas start with a coffee break!
• Feel inspired in our high spec labs where you will use state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation that enable you to do your best work.
• We’ll even support your home office environment with an allowance for furniture and equipment to make your space as comfortable and productive as possible.
• Learn more about why our team enjoy working at Exscientia here

Interim Group Financial Reporting Manager

Slough (3 days in the office)

Day Rate (Inside IR35) or FTC

Join one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies and be a key player in shaping the future of financial reporting at IRIS Software Group.

At IRIS, we provide mission-critical software and services to over 100,000 customers across 135 countries. From powering payroll for 1 in 6 UK employees to supporting 12,000 schools, we’re at the heart of essential operations. Our award-winning culture and commitment to innovation are just part of what makes us a Great Place to Work®.

As Interim Group Financial Reporting Manager, you will lead critical financial reporting activities for our growing global group. You will play a key role in ensuring our financial statements are accurate, compliant, and delivered to the highest standard while transforming reporting processes and engaging with stakeholders from across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, fast-paced, and acquisitive environment.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the preparation of consolidated annual financial statements for all group levels.
li>Oversee the year-end audit process, working closely with auditors and internal teams.
• Drive monthly and quarterly lender reporting, interest calculations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the CFO and Tax team to ensure compliance with loan obligations and RDEC/tax return requirements.
• Review monthly financial packs and prepare key Board and investor reports.
• Provide technical accounting advice to finance colleagues and champion best practice.
• Leverage financial systems and tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to enhance reporting efficiency.

What we are seeking: 

li>Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant with strong IFRS knowledge.
• 5+ years’ experience in a complex group environment ideally with an audit/practice background.
< i>Proven track record in statutory reporting, team leadership, and stakeholder management.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and ideally experience with Power BI or large datasets.
• Strong Stakeholder management experience in a comparative environment.
• Private Equity and Group level acquisitions reporting experience is essential.

Ready to take your next step?

Apply now and help shape the financial future of a truly innovative tech business.

Please note:

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Reading Borough Council is seeking a proactive and skilled Finance Officer to join our Legal Services team for 6 months.

The role is hybrid - with a requirement to be in the Civic Offices in Reading for 2 days a week.

About the Role

As Finance Officer, you will play a key role in managing financial processes, ensuring compliance with financial controls, and supporting budget management and forecasting. You will work closely with the Legal Operations Analyst and other stakeholders to produce accurate financial reports, manage billing and payments, and support supplier and contract management.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and reconcile financial reports using corporate finance and legal case management systems
• Manage billing processes and ensure timely invoicing
• Support budget forecasting and expenditure monitoring
• Lead income tracking and reporting for the Corporate Legal Team
• Undertake Procure to Pay (P2P) processes and manage supplier payments
• Prepare quotes, internal recharges, and ad-hoc financial reports
• Ensure compliance with Visa Purchasing card policies

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• A good general education (5 GCSEs including Maths and English)
• NVQ Level 3 in finance or equivalent experience
• Experience in a finance or public sector environment
• Strong IT and financial reporting skills
• Excellent time management and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Manage day-to-day finance operations
• Oversee the monthly close process and prepare accurate management accounts.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and perform variance analysis.
• Maintain internal controls and support annual audits with external auditors.
• Handle cash flow and working capital management.
• Monitor accounts receivable activities.
• Lead the budgeting process and update quarterly forecasts.
• Stay informed on financial regulations and compliance requirements.

• Qualified accountant desirable
• Previous management experience
• Strong Excel skills and proven experience working with ERP systems
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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Commerical Finance Manager

Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16
£45,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits + bonus

Full-time, Permanent office based role (38.5 hours/week)

Commutable from Brackley, Buckingham, Bicester, Leamington Spa, Southam

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join a large growing company based in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

The Role

A newly created opportunity following a finance team restructure, this role offers real scope to influence commercial performance and operational finance at a strategic level.

We are looking for a capable and detail-oriented Commercial Finance Manager to take ownership of key finance functions, oversee AP and AR teams, and provide critical financial insight to help shape business decision-making. The role reports directly to the Group Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Manage and support Accounts Payable and Receivable teams
• Oversee timely and accurate processing of transactions and queries
• Drive improvements in financial systems and controls

Operational Finance & Compliance

• Manage Duty Deferment Account and ensure accurate HMRC reporting
• Oversee documentation and compliance for bonded warehouse operations
• Approve bank reconciliations and ensure process accuracy

Cash Flow & FX Management

• Lead short- and long-term cash flow forecasting
• Manage foreign exchange exposure and implement mitigation strategies

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Own monthly P&L forecasting and support annual budget planning
• Deliver financial modelling and business insight to key stakeholders

Rebates

• Lead on rebate reconciliations and approvals in line with commercial policies

Other

• Support with ad hoc finance projects and reporting as required

Skills and Experience required

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Proven experience in a similar finance management or commercial finance role
• Strong understanding of cash flow, forecasting, AP/AR, and financial controls
• Experience with customs processes or bonded warehouse operations is highly desirable
• Team leadership experience and a track record of improving finance processes
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills

This role would suit someone in an FP&A or commercial finance position looking to broaden their responsibilities and influence in a growing and commercially focused business.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday + UK bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)
• Holiday buying scheme (after probation)
• Life insurance
• Annual performance-related bonus (post-probation)
• Cycle to Work scheme (post-probation)
• Health Cash Plan after one year (including dental, optical, physio, and more)
• On-site training and modern facilities
• Clear progression path and development opportunities
• Regular employee events and charitable initiatives
• Free on-site parking

If you would like to apply for the role of Accounts and Finance Assistant then please email your CV to (url removed)  or call Deb on (phone number removed)

Closing date is 21.8.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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