Job reference
46426_1782381597
Company Name
Salary
£50000 - £65000 per annum
Location
Wallingford
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
25/06/2026
Closing date
16/07/2026
Financial Controller
Oxfordshire
£55,000 - £65,000
This is a broad role suited to someone who enjoys working in an SME environment, is comfortable operating both strategically and in the detail, and wants to play a visible role in a commercially focused business.
Responsibilities
* Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
* Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
* Balance sheet control and reconciliations
* Oversight of sales ledger, purchase ledger and banking processes
* Monitoring working capital, debtors and creditors
* Stock / inventory reporting and margin analysis
* VAT, PAYE and wider statutory / compliance responsibilities
* Year-end support and liaison with external accountants / auditors
* Development of financial controls, reporting processes and systems
* Business partnering with the wider management team
* Supporting and developing a small finance team
The Candidate
The business is looking for an experienced finance professional who is comfortable taking ownership of a broad finance remit within a fast-moving SME environment.
You are likely to have:
* Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
* Strong management accounts, budgeting and cash flow forecasting experience
* Good understanding of financial controls, compliance and reporting
* A hands-on approach and willingness to work across both operational and strategic finance
* Strong Excel and finance systems skills
* Experience in a stock-led, retail, wholesale, e-commerce or product-based business would be highly beneficial
* Sage experience would be advantageous
Qualified, part-qualified and qualified-by-experience candidates will all be considered, provided they have the right level of practical experience.
Opportunity
This is a good opportunity to join a growing business in a broad finance leadership role with genuine visibility across the business and the chance to influence both day-to-day performance and longer-term growth.