Finance Manager

We are supporting a client in Bicester with the recruitment of a Finance Manager - a senior role responsible for leading the day‑to‑day finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls and high‑quality financial insight for senior leadership. This position oversees core financial operations, statutory compliance, team leadership and business partnering. The Finance Manager will play a key role in shaping financial processes, improving efficiency and supporting strategic decision‑making across the organisation. Role Overview The Finance Manager will lead the finance team, oversee monthly and annual reporting cycles, maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. The role also provides financial analysis and commentary to senior leadership, supports budgeting and forecasting, and drives continuous improvement across the finance function. This is a hands‑on leadership role with direct responsibility for an Assistant Management Accountant and close collaboration with the Divisional Finance Director. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Compliance Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements including VAT, P11D and PAYE Submit monthly payroll and ensure accuracy of related records Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors, tax advisors and regulators Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies and financial processes FP&A & Business Support Support the Divisional Finance Director with budgeting and forecasting Monitor cash flow, working capital and overall financial performance Provide insightful analysis and commentary to senior leadership Present and explain accounts to the board, including variance analysis Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach and develop the finance team, ensuring strong performance and succession planning Drive a performance‑focused culture aligned with business needs Manage recruitment, training and development within the team Ensure HR policies and procedures are followed consistently Process Improvement & Governance Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy across finance Drive process improvements and automation where appropriate Maintain high standards of financial governance and data integrity Act as an ambassador for the organisation internally and externally Key Skills & Qualifications Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance leadership role Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills Advanced Excel and strong financial systems capability Strong leadership, coaching and team‑management experience High attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)