Finance Manager in Banbury

Company description: OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO that enables its clients to deliver life-changing therapies to patients around the world. One of the original pioneers in cell and gene therapy, OXB has more than 30 years of experience in viral vectors, the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies.

Cell and gene therapy is the treatment of disease by the delivery of therapeutic genetic material (DNA or RNA) into a patient's cells. One highly effective approach to delivering genetic information is to re-engineer existing viruses to be safe delivery vehicles (vectors) to insert the genetic material into patients' cells. This can be achieved either by directly administering the vector to the patient (often referred to as in vivo gene therapy), or by first introducing the genetic material to cells or tissue outside of the body, before administering the cells or tissue into the patient (often referred to as ex vivo gene therapy or gene-modified cell therapy).

OXB collaborates with some of the world's most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno-associated virus (AAV) and adenoviral vectors. OXB's world-class capabilities span from early-stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality-assurance systems, analytical methods and depth of regulatory expertise.

Job description: Join Us in Changing Lives. At OXB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the world—and we're looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful.

We are currently recruiting for a Financial Manager to join our UK Finance Control Team. In this role, you will take ownership for the month-end process and controls, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference. Your responsibilities in this role would be to:

• Take ownership of the month-end process, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across your areas of responsibility.
• Lead the accounting and reporting for UK Cost of Sales, Inventory, Fixed Assets, and Lease Accounting.
• Lead, develop and support direct reports, providing clear objectives, regular coaching and performance feedback to ensure a high-performing and engaged team.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, identifying opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risk, and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to stakeholders across the business, building strong relationships and providing financial guidance and support.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the ERP system within Finance, supporting users and driving system improvements.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and commentary, helping business leaders understand performance, trends, and variances.
• Support Group reporting requirements and contribute to the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end audits.

We are looking for:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Proven experience as a qualified accountant working within finance or an accounting practice with strong technical experience.
• Good understanding of financial reporting and processes in a business environment
• Experience working with ERP systems and complex financial data.
• Good Microsoft Office skills with advanced skills in MS Excel.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive total reward packages
• Wellbeing programs that support your mental and physical health
• Career development opportunities to help you grow and thrive
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities
• A company that lives its values: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect

We want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, we're future-focused and growing fast. We succeed together—through passion, commitment, and teamwork.

Ready to Make a Difference? The closing date for applications is Tuesday 17th November 2026.

Please note: Our vacancies are typically advertised for a minimum of 10 working days. Once a vacancy closes, it may take a few days for us to provide an update while our Talent Acquisition team and Hiring managers review all applications. Every application is reviewed manually by our recruitment team and hiring managers. We do not use AI to screen CVs or make shortlisting decisions.