Interim Head of Finance

The Head of Finance will lead the financial management and reporting for a broad range or legal entities in the UK and abroad. This temporary position is based in central Oxford, 2 days per week hybrid working, and would suit a qualified accountant from a large complex bluechip organisation.

Client Details

This role is based within a large UK business with a global reach. Focused on investment, development and growth of their joint ventures.

Description

The Head of Finance is responsible for the following:

Management Accounting & Budgeting

• Lead the team in delivering management accounting support across a range of legal entities and joint ventures.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets, explain significant variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support forward planning and budgeting for these entities, providing financial advice to senior management.
• Work with Company Secretaries to ensure Boards are fully informed on financial matters, including preparing papers and recommendations for Board approval.

Financial Reporting

• Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements for assigned entities.
• Coordinate audits, act as the main point of contact for auditors, and ensure timely resolution of any issues raised.

Group Reporting

• Provide required financial data for group consolidation on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Make adjustments to align with relevant reporting standards and support reconciliation of intercompany balances.

Tax Compliance

• Ensure VAT submissions are accurate and submitted on time.
• Prepare draft corporation tax returns and liaise with tax teams for review.
• Monitor commercial activity for tax reporting accuracy and lead related communications and training.

Process Oversight & Compliance

• Ensure all responsible entities comply with internal financial regulations.
• Establish financial systems and processes for new legal entities and joint ventures.
• Oversee daily processing activities, review junior team members\’ work, and provide guidance and training as needed.

Profile

This role would suit a qualified accountant with strong controls experience gained perhaps from qualifying in practice (ACA for example) who has then worked for a large bluechip and complex organisation as Financial Controller, Divisional Finance Director or Head of Finance.

• Experience gained in a large ( > 200m T/O) business in the private/ public sector is essential.
• Fully qualified Accountant ( ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is essential.
• Team management experience is essential.

This position offers hybrid working – 2 days office, 3 from home.

Located in central Oxford candidates will need to be able to commute by Train or Park & Ride as parking is not available.

Job Offer

• Interim / Contract position role
• 6 month contract
• Heart of central Oxford