Head of finance Work, Jobs in Chilton, Oxf (with Salaries)

Group Head Of Finance
WALKER LOGISTICS LTD —Hungerford
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Head of Finance
AIOI NISSAY DOWA INSURANCE MANAGEMENT LIMITED (ANDIM) —Oxford
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Accounting
- Business
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Investor Relations Finance Manager
Thames Water Utilites —Reading
- £75,000 - £85,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- IT
- AI
- Annual leave
Chief Financial Officer
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Swindon
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Communication skills
Senior Finance Business Partner -BBSRC
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Swindon
- £58,589 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Financial Modeller
HydraB —Oxford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Python
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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14d
Finance Business Partner
SSE —Reading
- £58,100 - £78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
6d
Senior Manager Purchasing
SITA Switzerland Sarl —Barcelona, Barcelona provincia
- Full-time
- Office
- IT
- Leadership
- Work from home
Senior Finance Business Partner - BBSRC
UK Research and Innovation —Swindon
- £58,589 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- Team management
- Accounting
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Interim Senior FP&A Manager
Affinity Trust —Thame
- £60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- IT
9d
Commercial Finance Manager
Oak Furnitureland —Swindon
- £62,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Finance Business Partner
KERRIDGE COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS CORP —Hungerford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- IT
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Head of Global Tax (f/m/d)
Thinkproject Holding GmbH —Reading
- Full-time
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
14d
Head of Underwriting (Bridging & Specialist BTL)
Castle Trust Bank —Basingstoke
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Regional Finance Business Partner, EuCan Cluster
CSL Behring —Maidenhead
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
13d
Project Finance Business Partner - Matrix
UK SBS Ltd —Swindon
- £53,151 - £58,466 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Analysis skills
8d
Group Internal Audit Manager
W Lucy & Co Ltd Enterprise —Oxford
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Accounting
Supplier Invoice & Staff Expenses Administrator
BNP Paribas —Basingstoke
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Finance Assistant Part time - 22.5 hrs per week (Flexible working)
Automation Consultants Ltd —Reading
- £16,500 - £22,500 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- AWS
- Analysis skills
- Flexible schedule
Finance Business Partner
Gigaclear —Abingdon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance programme
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10d

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Group Head Of Finance

WALKER LOGISTICS LTD -
Hungerford

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

ACA
CIMA
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Role Overview

The Group Head of Finance will form part of the senior leadership team, leading the finance function across the company’s UK and EU entities, overseeing financial strategy, planning, reporting, controls, and commercial performance. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational finance responsibility within a fast-paced and rapidly growing logistics business.

Leading a team of four, the successful candidate will ensure financial discipline across all logistics operations while supporting the company’s ambitious growth plans and operational efficiency objectives.

The role will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, while providing strategic financial insight to support decision-making across the business. The Group Head of Finance will also play a key role in cost control, customer contract profitability analysis and operational performance.

About the Company

Walker Logistics is a family-owned business operating from freehold premises and acting as a complete supply chain partner to over 50 UK and international brands. Our services include warehousing, omni-channel fulfilment, and end delivery through selected partners.

We are positioned as an SME with approximately £20m turnover and have built our reputation on working closely with customers, delivering high service standards, and developing long-term partnerships.

As a fast-paced and rapidly growing business, we maintain high standards and a strong performance culture, while offering an enjoyable and inclusive working environment. The role provides the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future direction of the company, contribute to key decision-making, and be part of a collaborative leadership team, alongside a strong overall commercial package.

About You

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.

Strong cash flow management and commercial finance experience.

Comfortable operating within a hands-on, fast-moving SME environment.

Able to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.

A strong relationship builder, capable of developing effective working relationships with the finance team, senior management, company directors, customers, suppliers, and external partners.

Experience within SMEs, owner-managed businesses, logistics, operations, or fast-growth environments would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in line with business growth objectives, providing strategic financial insight and support to the senior leadership team.
Identify and manage financial and operational risks, ensuring appropriate controls and governance frameworks are maintained,
Take ownership of the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles.
Lead financial appraisal of capital investment opportunities, operational improvements, and business expansion initiatives.
Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability
Monitor key financial metrics across logistics operations, including warehouse costs, transportation margins, and customer contract profitability.
Drive cost optimisation initiatives across warehousing, labour, and transport operations.
Develop financial models to support new customer contracts, site opportunities, and business expansion initiatives.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Manage external audits, tax compliance, statutory reporting, and relationships with external advisers and the company’s banking partner.
Oversee cash flow management and liquidity planning across the business.
Optimise working capital, including receivables, payables, and inventory-related financial impacts.
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
Build scalable financial processes and systems to support future business growth.
Improve financial systems, reporting tools, and automation across finance operations.
Work closely with operational systems, including WMS and UKG platforms, to streamline invoicing processes and improve operational efficiency wherever possible.

If you are looking to join a fast-paced, growing business where you can make a genuine impact, contribute to key decision-making, and play a central role in the company’s future development, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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