Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager- Oxford (Hybrid)- £70,000-£75,000 + Benefits- Permanent

About the Role

IN2 Consult are partnering with a key, PE backed client on the recruitment of a Senior Finance Manager to take ownership of month-end management accounting, year-end audits, statutory accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations, while driving process improvements across the finance function.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to partner effectively with internal stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of management accounts.
• Prepare year-end statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors during the audit process.
• Manage VAT compliance, including filing, reconciliations, and advice on regulatory changes.
• Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations, including prepayments, accruals (clinical and other), and other control accounts.
• Partner with business stakeholders to provide actionable insights and support financial decision-making.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency within finance operations.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities as required.

Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA accountant.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in finance roles with exposure to biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge in management accounting, statutory reporting, VAT, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with clinical accruals and prepayments.
• Experience managing month-end, year-end, and audit processes.
• Proven ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders and provide clear, concise financial guidance.
• Proficient in ERP/finance systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Senior Finance Manager- Oxford (Hybrid)- £70,000-£75,000 + Benefits- Permanent