Group Head of Finance- Didcot, Oxfordshire- £80,000-£90,000- Permanent- ACCA/ACA/CIMAOverviewIN2 Consult is partnering with a growing, international SME on the recruitment of a hands-on Head of Finance to lead the finance function. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and ensuring strong governance across the business.The successful candidate will take ownership of the month-end reporting cycle, year-end statutory financial statements under IFRS, and the external audit process, while managing a small transactional finance team.Given the nature of the business, the role requires strong experience in manufacturing or a similar operational environment where complex inventory accounting is a key component of financial reporting.This role requires someone who has previously operated in a highly disciplined reporting environment, ideally within a PLC or Private Equity-backed organisation, and who is comfortable combining technical accounting expertise with a hands-on operational approach.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting and Month-End CloseOwn and deliver the monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.Lead the month-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations and review of key accounting judgments.Produce clear and insightful management reporting packs for senior leadership.Analyse financial performance and highlight key trends, ..... full job details .....