Summary An exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded Group Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function within a well-established manufacturing business based in Oxford.
This role is ideal for a qualified accountant seeking a hands-on leadership position with real influence over financial strategy, operations, and business performance.
Our Client Our client is a growing and respected manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. Operating from a central Oxford site, they offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment with clear opportunities to shape and improve financial processes within a supportive leadership team.
The Role This Group Financial Controller position offers full responsibility for the finance function, working closely with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and drive operational performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Overseeing month-end close, including consolidation, reporting, and analysis.
- Managing and developing a small finance team.
- Partnering with operational and commercial teams to support business performance.
- Driving improvements in systems, controls, and processes.
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
Main Duties - Produce monthly management accounts with detailed analysis and commentary.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles across the business.
- Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial planning.
- Act as a key business partner to senior stakeholders across operations and leadership.
- Support audit processes and liaise with external advisors.
The Successful Candidate - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally within manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with commercial awareness.
- Experience managing and developing teams.
- Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
What’s on Offer? - Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing manufacturing business.
- Clear progression and scope to shape the finance function.
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture.
- On-site role: 5 days per week in Oxford.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That’s why we’re committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
