Head of Finance

Reference: 4837101Job ID: 5420454Posted: 2026-10-16Closing date: 2027-01-13Location: AbingdonSalary: 70,000

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- 75,000 + Car + Bens (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Manufacturing & Production / Senior Finance QualifiedCompany: HaysConsultant: Petra TyrrellHays office: Oxford — Part 1st floor (north), East Wing, Seacourt Tower, Oxford,Phone: Email: new companyOur client is a family-owned, large business with sites across the Thame Valley.

They are highly successful and actively growing both organically and through strategic partnerships.Your new role This broad spectrum role will act as the number two to the FD, managing a team below across FP&A and transactional finance.

You will be responsible for the company’s day-to-day accounting function, through supporting the Finance Team Manager, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and business needs, as well as the production of accurate financial and management information.

You will perform a business partnering function in supporting site managers in the interpretation of their figures.

You will oversee the preparation of monthly ‘sales & costs’ (divisional gross profit) schedules for department managers and the monthly Management Accounts for the Board of Directors (including presenting monthly) as well as facilitate the provision of sound financial advice and support to site managers in interpreting their accounts and in seeking performance and efficiency gains.

You will ensure the Company’s financial records are retained in compliance with regulatory requirements and take a positive lead in embracing training opportunities, new technologies and work practices.What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience of managing a fina nce team and evidence of motivating people effectively.

You will have detailed and up-to-date working knowledge of accounting standards and VAT, be proficient in IT skills with an in-depth comprehensive understanding of accounting software and Excel, have excellent attention to detail and accuracy and an aptitude to communicate with non-finance colleagues on a regular basis and give sound and appropriate advice and instruction.We are looking for someone with a practical, hands-on approach, promoting a “can-do attitude” and an understanding of customer (internal and external) needs and promoting excellent customer service.What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful company that prides itself on its collaborative culture and can offer a genuine chance of making a commercial impact on the business. xwzovoh

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