Head of Finance Job at IN2 Consult (Didcot)

Head of Finance

IN2 Consult

Location:
United Kingdom , Didcot

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

80000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

IN2 Consult is partnering with an exciting client in Oxfordshire on the recruitment of a hands-on, process-driven Head of Finance to lead the core finance function, with a strong emphasis on month-end reporting, financial control, and reporting accuracy. This role is suited to a technically strong accountant who thrives in a structured environment, takes ownership of the month-end close, management reporting, and year-end processes, and is comfortable operating at both a detailed and leadership level. While there is some stakeholder interaction, the primary focus is on delivering high-quality, timely financial reporting, maintaining robust controls, and driving improvements across finance processes and systems.

Job Responsibility:

Own and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and discipline
Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, with detailed balance sheet reconciliations
Lead the year-end close and statutory reporting process
Maintain and enhance a strong financial control environment
Act as the primary contact for external auditors, managing the audit process end-to-end
Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
Continuously review and strengthen internal controls and financial governance
Provide technical accounting expertise across the business
Manage complex accounting areas such as group reporting, consolidations, and accounting policy application
Ensure alignment with relevant accounting standards and best practice
Oversee the payroll function, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Supervise core finance operations including AP/AR, treasury, and cash management
Ensure high standards of data integrity across all finance processes
Drive process improvements across the finance function, focusing on efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Play a key role in ERP implementation, upgrades, or system migrations
Improve reporting capabilities and optimise use of finance systems
Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring clear structure, accountability, and high performance
Establish and document robust finance processes and procedures

Requirements:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Proven experience in a hands-on finance leadership role
Background in a PLC and/or private equity-backed environment
Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise
Highly process-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement
Detail-driven, organized, and comfortable operating in a structured, deadline-driven environment
Strong but pragmatic communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders where required