Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Witney £45,000-£55,000 full or part-time

Looking for a hands-on finance role where you can take ownership, work closely with the Managing Director and make a visible contribution to the business?

Parke Lane People is recruiting a Finance Manager for a business based in Witney. Available on a full-time or part-time basis, this varied opportunity combines day-to-day financial management with involvement in reporting, business planning and the wider running of the organisation.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee the finance function and manage a Finance Administrator. Alongside delivering accurate, timely financial information, you will support selected HR activities and manage key supplier and service contracts.

The role

You will keep the finance function running smoothly and ensure the management team has the information it needs to make informed decisions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing monthly management accounts and reporting packs, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Managing cash flow, credit control and weekly supplier payment runs.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting, monitoring expenditure and highlighting variances.
• Coordinating the year-end audit and ensuring statutory reporting deadlines are met.
• Overseeing payroll, VAT returns and other relevant compliance requirements.
• Preparing stock valuations and working with operational colleagues to maintain accurate reporting.
• Managing and developing the Finance Administrator.
• Supporting recruitment administration, onboarding and HR policies, with guidance from an external HR partner.
• Reviewing supplier and service contracts, negotiating terms and identifying opportunities to improve value.

About you

You will be an experienced, hands-on finance professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting the detail right and is comfortable working directly with senior management.

You will bring:

• A relevant accountancy qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• A strong track record in a similar finance management role.
• Practical experience of management accounts, month-end processes, cash flow and credit control.
• Confidence using Sage 50 and Excel.
• Experience of supervising or managing a team member.
• Commercial awareness, clear communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across the business.

Experience of payroll, HR administration and supplier contract management would also be valuable, alongside an understanding of UK employment law and good HR practice.

Why consider this opportunity?

This role offers direct access to the Managing Director, ownership of the day-to-day finance function and the opportunity to contribute beyond the numbers. It will suit someone who enjoys combining financial discipline with practical business support, rather than working within a narrowly defined remit.

Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time work. The salary is £45,000-£55,000 on a full-time equivalent basis, pro rata for part-time hours. The company offer good benefits.