Mackie Myers

Provide strategic and operational leadership of the finance function. Ensure robust financial management. Supporting the executive team in delivering the organisation's ambitious plans. An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Finance Director to join a growing property developer and management business based in Oxfordshire.This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the chance to shape financial strategy, drive performance, and play a key part in the continued growth and professionalisation of a dynamic organisation with an impressive portfolio across residential and mixed-use developments. Main Duties: Leading the finance function, managing and developing a small team. Owning financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Providing commercial insight and business partnering support to senior stakeholders across real estate and infrastructure projects. Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax obligations. Driving continuous improvement in financial systems, controls, and reporting. Supporting investment decisions, funding strategies, and long-term financial planning. The Successful Candidate: A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience and a proven track record in senior finance leadership. Experience within the real estate, construction, or infrastructure sectors would be highly advantageous. Strong technical accounting and commercial finance expertise. Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and support strategic decision-making. Experience managing and developing finance teams. A proactive, solution-focused mindset with excellent communication skills. What's on Offer: Salary: £90,000 per annum Comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to shape the finance function of a growing real estate and infrastructure organisation. Based in Oxford, with a blend of on-site and flexible working. 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.

Chance to shape financial strategy & drive performance. Play a key part in the continued growth of a dynamic organisation. A pivotal leadership role. Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring the delivery of timely and accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Partner closely with the CFO and leadership team to drive business growth and long-term profitability. Oversee cash flow, funding, and investment activities, working with external partners including banks and investors. Provide strategic input into new development projects and business planning. Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory financial requirements. About you: A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Extensive experience operating at a senior level. Proven ability to provide commercial and strategic insight to guide development decisions, manage funding structures, and maximise project returns. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information and investment analysis. Highly organised and delivery-focused, with the ability to manage multiple projects. What's on Offer: Competitive salary. Discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package. A genuine leadership role with visibility, influence, and impact. Hybrid working, with offices based in Oxfordshire.

Our Client Our client is a prestigious higher education institution based in central London, known for its academic excellence, innovation, and global reach. Key Responsibilities Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and receivable Perform periodic bank reconciliations and manage cash flow Support month-end and year-end close processes, including audits and regulatory returns Maintain the chart of accounts and manage intercompany transactions Prepare monthly management accounts and financial metrics Assist with VAT, PAYE, CT, OfS, and other statutory filings Contribute to financial reporting and compliance with internal policies Support system development and process improvement initiatives Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to enhance financial understanding Key Requirements Working towards a Chartered Accountant qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent) Minimum 2 years experience in a similar financial accounting role Strong interpersonal and written communication skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with accounting software Available to start immediately What s On Offer? Up to £45,000 per annum Generous benefits including 25 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays, pension schemes, life assurance, income protection, and optional private healthcare Hybrid working opportunities 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.

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.