Finance Manager – Operations

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)

. Lead and continuously improve day-to-day financial operations .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeReading • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial operations, including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance with VAT and payroll regulations. Proven ability to improve financial processes and controls while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment.

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ACA, ACCA Or CIMA QualifiedMonth-End Close ManagementFinancial Controls And GovernanceStrong Excel SkillsExperience With NetSuite

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingOperational FinanceBalance Sheet ReconciliationsVAT ManagementPayroll AccountingCash ManagementProcess ImprovementStatutory ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAudit Support

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

ERP Finance SystemsNetSuiteCloud-Based ERP Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Multi-Entity FinanceInternational ExpansionHigh-Growth OrganisationUK VATEmployment Taxes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and continuously improve day-to-day financial operations
Own key elements of month-end close across multiple entities and jurisdictions, including journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and close-checklist governance
Lead treasury, cashflow monitoring, bank reconciliations, payroll accounting, employee expenses, credit cards and supplier payment runs
Prepare VAT and equivalent local tax returns
Support statutory finance requirements and maintain accurate records for review and submission
Build and maintain financial controls, segregation of duties, documented procedures, independent review and audit trails
Support international expansion by establishing scalable finance processes, local compliance arrangements and payroll operations for new countries and entities
Partner with the Group Financial Controller, FP&A, People and wider business teams
Provide analysis, resolve finance queries and ensure processes support organisational priorities
Improve finance systems, processes and controls
Develop scalable procedures and playbooks
Mentor and guide the Finance Associate – Accounts Payable Lead

Requirements

What you’ll need

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification
Strong financial accounting and operational finance knowledge
Significant hands-on experience of month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
Experience managing VAT, payroll finance and statutory compliance activities
Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and audit-ready financial processes
Experience improving finance processes and internal controls within a changing environment
Strong Excel skills and practical experience working with ERP finance systems
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain exceptional attention to detail
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Confidence to take ownership, exercise sound judgement and build trusted relationships across the business
Proactive, continuous-improvement mindset and willingness to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in a multi-entity, international or high-growth organisation
Experience with NetSuite or another cloud-based ERP platform
Knowledge of UK VAT, payroll and employment taxes, including P11Ds and PSA
Experience supporting international entities, overseas payrolls or multi-currency environments
Experience contributing to finance-system implementations, process transformation or automation initiatives
Practical knowledge of treasury and cash management
Experience supporting external audits and statutory reporting
Curiosity about technology and automation, and confidence to challenge existing ways of working constructively

Benefits

Comp & perks

Culture of bold innovation
Opportunity to work with unique lab infrastructure
Opportunity to see your work redefine the limits of computation
Benefits and positive work culture (details provided via the careers page)