Finance Manager: Lead Finance Team & Controls Excellence

OXB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech firm in the UK is searching for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee a dedicated finance team. You will be responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the general ledger, preparing management accounts, and leading financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Finance and be a fully qualified accountant, with strong leadership skills and a passion for financial excellence.

Benefits

Wellbeing programmes

Career development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive culture

State-of-the-art labs

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a qualified accountant in a corporate finance environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and business processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of two, providing leadership, support, and development.
• Preparing and analysing financial data to understand key performance drivers.
• Producing clear and insightful reporting and commentary to support financial results.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team leadership

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline

Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

A leading biotech firm in the UK is searching for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee a dedicated finance team. You will be responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the general ledger, preparing management accounts, and leading financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Finance and be a fully qualified accountant, with strong leadership skills and a passion for financial excellence.