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Head of UK Finance

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

We’re supporting a fast‑growing organisation in hiring a Head of UK Finance to work closely with R&D and Technology leaders. This role is strategic, highly collaborative, and ideal for someone who can partner confidently with technical teams, drive financial clarity, and support a rapidly scaling, innovation‑led environment.
   
 The Head of UK Finance will:
  
Acting as a strategic finance adviser to R&D leadership, guiding forecasting, budgeting, and spend control. 
Leading financial planning processes, including budgeting, long‑term modelling, and cash flow forecasting. 
Supporting business cases and financial evaluations across research, engineering, and product development. 
Driving continuous improvement in reporting, insights, and operational finance processes. 
Overseeing headcount forecasting and workforce planning with HR. 
Leading finance inputs into systems implementation (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) and managing a Finance Analyst.    
 The Head of UK Finance will have:
  
A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). 
Strong experience as a Finance Business Partner within engineering, tech, or R&D‑driven environments. 
Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence decision‑making. 
Excellent analytical capability and communication skills. 
A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity. 
A genuine interest in supporting innovation, technology, and fast‑growing teams.    
 This is a high‑impact role offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy within a cutting‑edge R&D environment. If you thrive in fast‑paced, technical settings and enjoy partnering closely with senior leaders, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion

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