Working closely with MD and CEO Develop team, control budgeting, forecasting and cash flow Managing company funds, debt, and treasury functions. The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, strategic planning, and risk management to ensure long-term stability and growth and overall responsibility for Group reporting. Working closely with the MD, with dotted line responsibility for the senior finance managers at the subsidiary trading companies. Support the Group CEO & CFO (due to retire) to manage & develop the finance team, control budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and cash flow.Key Responsibilities Cash Flow & Liquidity: Managing company funds, debt, and treasury functions. Strategic Planning: Advising the Board/CEO on financial performance, growth strategies, and investment appraisal. Financial Control & Reporting: Monthly Management Accounts with commentary (both internal & bank), annual accounts (TB to auditors), managing audits, and proactive additional management information. Budgeting & Forecasting: Leading the budgeting process to align resources with company goals - rolling annual forecasts to be developed Compliance & Tax: Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements, taxation, and regulatory bodies. Team Leadership: Mentoring and managing the internal finance team, plus two direct reports.Core Competencies and Qualifications Qualified Accountant: Typically ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification. Experience: Substantial experience at a senior management level. Skills: A team player with strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills. Attributes: Proactive, decisive, and able to manage high-pressure situations.Ideally experience withing SME Manufacturing environments
May 11, 2026
Full time
Working closely with MD and CEO Develop team, control budgeting, forecasting and cash flow Managing company funds, debt, and treasury functions. The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, strategic planning, and risk management to ensure long-term stability and growth and overall responsibility for Group reporting. Working closely with the MD, with dotted line responsibility for the senior finance managers at the subsidiary trading companies. Support the Group CEO & CFO (due to retire) to manage & develop the finance team, control budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and cash flow.Key Responsibilities Cash Flow & Liquidity: Managing company funds, debt, and treasury functions. Strategic Planning: Advising the Board/CEO on financial performance, growth strategies, and investment appraisal. Financial Control & Reporting: Monthly Management Accounts with commentary (both internal & bank), annual accounts (TB to auditors), managing audits, and proactive additional management information. Budgeting & Forecasting: Leading the budgeting process to align resources with company goals - rolling annual forecasts to be developed Compliance & Tax: Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements, taxation, and regulatory bodies. Team Leadership: Mentoring and managing the internal finance team, plus two direct reports.Core Competencies and Qualifications Qualified Accountant: Typically ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification. Experience: Substantial experience at a senior management level. Skills: A team player with strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills. Attributes: Proactive, decisive, and able to manage high-pressure situations.Ideally experience withing SME Manufacturing environments
12 month FTC Advanced excel skills Oxfordshire Our Client Mackie Myers have partnered with a fast-growing organisation to appoint a Finance Analyst within their finance function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing transformation and play a key role in supporting financial performance and decision-making. The Role The role will support financial planning, reporting, and analysis across the business. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide insight into financial performance, support budgeting and forecasting, and help drive strategic decision-making. Main Duties • Produce weekly and monthly financial reports, including variance analysis • Support budgeting and forecasting processes across departments • Analyse financial performance and provide actionable insights to stakeholders • Build and maintain financial models to support business decisions • Partner with non-finance teams to improve financial understanding and performance • Assist with month-end close and ensure accuracy of financial data • Deliver ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives The Successful Candidate • Part-qualified or finalist accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent) • Experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or management reporting • Strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups, financial modelling) • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities What's on Offer? • Up to £45,000, depending on experience • 12-month fixed-term contract • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence decision-making 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 out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.
May 08, 2026
Contractor
12 month FTC Advanced excel skills Oxfordshire Our Client Mackie Myers have partnered with a fast-growing organisation to appoint a Finance Analyst within their finance function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing transformation and play a key role in supporting financial performance and decision-making. The Role The role will support financial planning, reporting, and analysis across the business. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide insight into financial performance, support budgeting and forecasting, and help drive strategic decision-making. Main Duties • Produce weekly and monthly financial reports, including variance analysis • Support budgeting and forecasting processes across departments • Analyse financial performance and provide actionable insights to stakeholders • Build and maintain financial models to support business decisions • Partner with non-finance teams to improve financial understanding and performance • Assist with month-end close and ensure accuracy of financial data • Deliver ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives The Successful Candidate • Part-qualified or finalist accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent) • Experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or management reporting • Strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups, financial modelling) • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities What's on Offer? • Up to £45,000, depending on experience • 12-month fixed-term contract • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence decision-making 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 out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.
Proven experience in implementing and optimizing financial planning and reportin Qualified Accountant or QBE FP&A experience in large/ bluechip organisation Remote Position 12 month contract Proven experience in implementing and optimizing financial planning and reporting tools, such as Anaplan/ Workday Adaptive Planning/ TM1 / Oracle Fusion Cloud. FP&A Project LeadMainly remote workingDaily Rate: £400-450pdOur client is seeking a FP&A Project Lead to assume full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of a new Planning and Reporting system.The postholder will provide strategic leadership in the design and implementation of an integrated, organisation-wide solution.The Finance Project Lead will ensure the new system enhances forecasting accuracy, improves reporting efficiency, strengthens internal controls, and supports high-quality decision-making. Candidate Profile We are looking for an individual who is committed to our client's mission and who demonstrates alignment with their values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusion.The successful candidate will ideally possess: A recognised accountancy qualification (or QBE) with extensive experience leading FP&A or reporting transformation within a complex organisation A strong command of FP&A processes, forecasting, reporting, and performance management Proven experience in implementing and optimizing financial planning and reporting tools, such as Anaplan or TM1. Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion. Proficiency in data analysis, visualization, and reporting, using tools like Excel, Power BI, or Tableau. A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, global organization. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionWe 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 out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.
May 07, 2026
Seasonal
Proven experience in implementing and optimizing financial planning and reportin Qualified Accountant or QBE FP&A experience in large/ bluechip organisation Remote Position 12 month contract Proven experience in implementing and optimizing financial planning and reporting tools, such as Anaplan/ Workday Adaptive Planning/ TM1 / Oracle Fusion Cloud. FP&A Project LeadMainly remote workingDaily Rate: £400-450pdOur client is seeking a FP&A Project Lead to assume full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of a new Planning and Reporting system.The postholder will provide strategic leadership in the design and implementation of an integrated, organisation-wide solution.The Finance Project Lead will ensure the new system enhances forecasting accuracy, improves reporting efficiency, strengthens internal controls, and supports high-quality decision-making. Candidate Profile We are looking for an individual who is committed to our client's mission and who demonstrates alignment with their values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusion.The successful candidate will ideally possess: A recognised accountancy qualification (or QBE) with extensive experience leading FP&A or reporting transformation within a complex organisation A strong command of FP&A processes, forecasting, reporting, and performance management Proven experience in implementing and optimizing financial planning and reporting tools, such as Anaplan or TM1. Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion. Proficiency in data analysis, visualization, and reporting, using tools like Excel, Power BI, or Tableau. A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, global organization. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionWe 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 out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.
Office Based position Parking is available 3-6 month contract Our Client Mackie Myers have partnered with a rapidly growing automotive business in Oxfordshire to appoint a Management Accountant into their expanding finance team. The Role The Management Accountant is responsible for producing accurate monthly accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining strong financial controls. The role includes reconciliations, P&L analysis, cashflow forecasting, and audit support, while working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver insights and drive process improvements across the finance function. Main Duties Produce accurate monthly management accounts Complete balance sheet reconciliations and P&L variance analysis Prepare VAT returns and support statutory and audit requirements Maintain and update weekly cashflow forecasts, analysing key variances Support budgeting and forecasting, liaising with management Contribute to systems improvements and act as systems administrator Ensure accurate stock records and manage stock takes Provide cover for AP, AR, and banking activities as required Work towards professional accounting qualification The Successful Candidate Part Qualified / Qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) Experience in management accounting or financial support roles, within automotive, manufacturing, or engineering sectors Strong analytical skills with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated to develop within a fast-paced, growing business Office based position What's on Offer? Hourly Rate Opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing automotive business with clear development and progression 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 out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the workforce in every role we recruit for.
May 06, 2026
Seasonal
Office Based position Parking is available 3-6 month contract Our Client Mackie Myers have partnered with a rapidly growing automotive business in Oxfordshire to appoint a Management Accountant into their expanding finance team. The Role The Management Accountant is responsible for producing accurate monthly accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining strong financial controls. The role includes reconciliations, P&L analysis, cashflow forecasting, and audit support, while working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver insights and drive process improvements across the finance function. Main Duties Produce accurate monthly management accounts Complete balance sheet reconciliations and P&L variance analysis Prepare VAT returns and support statutory and audit requirements Maintain and update weekly cashflow forecasts, analysing key variances Support budgeting and forecasting, liaising with management Contribute to systems improvements and act as systems administrator Ensure accurate stock records and manage stock takes Provide cover for AP, AR, and banking activities as required Work towards professional accounting qualification The Successful Candidate Part Qualified / Qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) Experience in management accounting or financial support roles, within automotive, manufacturing, or engineering sectors Strong analytical skills with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated to develop within a fast-paced, growing business Office based position What's on Offer? Hourly Rate Opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing automotive business with clear development and progression 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 out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the workforce in every role we recruit for.
Summary The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for Media Defence s financial and operational functions. This position plays a crucial role in strategic development and process improvements to maintain the continuing success of the organisation. We are looking for a qualified finance leader who understands the international charity sector and is confident managing a team, delivering high quality reports and working at the board level. Our Client Media Defence is an international human rights organisation, founded in 2008 from a programme of work by the Open Society Initiative (OSI), which provides legal defence to journalists, citizen journalists and independent media around the world who are under threat for their reporting. The Role Developing and overseeing the organisation s long-term financial strategy Reporting to the board on the organisation s financial stability and discussing potential risks and mitigating strategies Delivering the annual, quarterly and monthly financials to the organisation Ensure the charity fulfils its legal, statutory and donor s obligations Oversight of HR, IT and Operations Main Duties Deliver reliable financial reports to the CEO and board Manage the finance, HR, IT and operations functions Support Media Defence achieving their financial strategy and wider (Apply online only) strategic goals The Successful Candidate Qualified accountant. You must be a full member of ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or ICAS Experience leading a finance team and reporting into the CEO and board Experience working in an international charity and good knowledge of donor reporting Excellent written and oral communication skills Experience managing functions outside of finance are advantageous but NOT essential What s on offer? £70,000 - £80,000 per annum Hybrid working. 2 days per week in the London office (Chancery Lane) Up to 8% employer pension contribution 25 days leave, plus bank holiday. (increases to 30 days with length of service) Third Friday of every month off Flexible hours Enhanced maternity and paternity packages 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 out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Summary The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for Media Defence s financial and operational functions. This position plays a crucial role in strategic development and process improvements to maintain the continuing success of the organisation. We are looking for a qualified finance leader who understands the international charity sector and is confident managing a team, delivering high quality reports and working at the board level. Our Client Media Defence is an international human rights organisation, founded in 2008 from a programme of work by the Open Society Initiative (OSI), which provides legal defence to journalists, citizen journalists and independent media around the world who are under threat for their reporting. The Role Developing and overseeing the organisation s long-term financial strategy Reporting to the board on the organisation s financial stability and discussing potential risks and mitigating strategies Delivering the annual, quarterly and monthly financials to the organisation Ensure the charity fulfils its legal, statutory and donor s obligations Oversight of HR, IT and Operations Main Duties Deliver reliable financial reports to the CEO and board Manage the finance, HR, IT and operations functions Support Media Defence achieving their financial strategy and wider (Apply online only) strategic goals The Successful Candidate Qualified accountant. You must be a full member of ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or ICAS Experience leading a finance team and reporting into the CEO and board Experience working in an international charity and good knowledge of donor reporting Excellent written and oral communication skills Experience managing functions outside of finance are advantageous but NOT essential What s on offer? £70,000 - £80,000 per annum Hybrid working. 2 days per week in the London office (Chancery Lane) Up to 8% employer pension contribution 25 days leave, plus bank holiday. (increases to 30 days with length of service) Third Friday of every month off Flexible hours Enhanced maternity and paternity packages 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 out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.