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, ri