Oxford HR - Finance Director

Finance Director June 2022

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The Role Title:

Finance Director (part time)

Salary:

A competitive package - commensurate with experience and dependant on location.

Reporting to:

Group CEO

Location:

UK – Oxford area or London, Amsterdam, Nairobi – home / hybrid working

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The Company Oxford HR is an executive search and leadership consultancy business, specialising in ‘for purpose’ organisations globally.

Although long established (in 1995), it changed ownership at the end of 2016 and has grown rapidly in the past few years, opening offices in Amsterdam, Nairobi and most recently Singapore, in addition to its core UK team in Oxford. Plans are in place to open a US office later this year with a feasibility study underway.

The main UK company has subsidiary companies in Nairobi and Singapore, and branch office status in Amsterdam.

It now has around 75 staff and Associates working for it and projected fee income this year of around £4m. In the most recent financial year (April 2021 – March 2022) EBITDA was £340k on t/o of £2.5m. The business is privately owned by the current Group CEO and has plans in place to introduce an EMI scheme later this year.

Culturally the business relies on a collegiate style, welcoming people with enormous expertise as Associates and on the staff team.

The management structure is quite flat with high degrees of autonomy.

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Profile Summary As Finance Director you will be ensuring that Oxford HR manages its rapid growth successfully through excellent financial planning and control. You will be advising the Group CEO and Senior Management Team on all aspects of the business in relation to its finances – including cashflow planning, international tax, employment contracts.

Our main finance function is currently outsourced and a primary function for you will be to assess and implement the appropriate strategy for the future – either in sourcing the team and building an effective inhouse team, or ensuring the outsourcing is fit for purpose and well managed.

You will be our inhouse expert for any financial issues and will be able to advise on the company’s direction in regard to compliance requirements and managing risks. You will be in charge of building and maintaining strong relationships with all necessary stakeholders, in particular working closely with the Group CEO to implement Oxford HR’s financial strategy across the regions. Your role is key to the contribution of Oxford HR’s growth and success.

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Key Responsibilities • •

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Work with senior team members to grow the businesses formulating strategies and plans Reviewing and improving financial control processes and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness globally Lead and develop finance teams, external and / or inhouse Lead and manage the budgeting process company wide Overall cash management on an ongoing basis Overall control of all financial transactions and accountancy matters, including audit systems Preparation and submission of financial updates Preparation of annual accounts in conjunction with the auditors Review of accounts and investigation of variances then setting recovery plans Treasury matters Capital expenditure – evaluation and preparation of submissions Insurance/ risk management Cost control and efficiency improvement Ensuring that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met

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Person Specification and Qualifications • • • • •

Fully qualified Accountant with experience of a senior international financial role Excellent commercial and business acumen Exceptional communication skills at all levels Strong IT skills, able to embrace new technologies Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision making

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An ambitious person with a drive to succeed Knowledge and interest of regional geopolitics and its key players and needs Being able to work independently and as an active team member Commitment to international development and ensuring gender and diversity representation Alignment with Oxford HR’s values Collaborative, diplomatic, pragmatic, tactful, non-confrontational but able to get a point of view across Adept at dealing with sensitive and confidential issues Strong awareness and understanding of cultural and external issues that are likely to impact Oxford HR High levels of personal organisation, stamina and resilience Able to thrive in a growing and fast-paced environment

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Oxford HR Values Oxford HR’s values are aligned with those of the international development sector, and we are trusted to appoint leaders who are not only technically competent but who are also aligned in terms of organisation’s culture and goals and committed to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the priorities in the Agenda 2030. More specifically we believe in: Continuous improvement – we measure and evaluate what we do, get feedback and improve upon it. We use technology to support our work and ensure our team are constantly learning and developing their skills. We innovate wherever we can to secure our approach is the best possible for any project we undertake. We’re open to criticism. We’re naturally curious.

Collective and personal expertise – we believe no one person has a monopoly on the right answer and ensure we work collectively on our projects and challenges. We share knowledge and focus on disseminating ideas and expertise across the whole organisation. We hire people who are steeped in the backgrounds they’re delivering services in, who are professional and resourceful, and constantly eager to learn and committed to their own personal development.

Care – for our staff, our associates, our clients and candidates and for the sectors we work in. We work globally, across many cultures and constantly strive for a culturally sensitive response in all our projects. Our culture is nonhierarchical, and we regard staff and associates as equal parts of our Oxford HR family.

Cultural sensitivity - we recognise the under representation of certain minority groups in leadership roles and want to challenge that wherever we can. We relish having a diverse workforce.

Ethical and transparent – we uphold principles of ethical recruitment including openness and transparency in our dealings with candidates and clients.

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How to Apply To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job landing page and complete our online application form. Please provide a CV and statement, which should be prepared before applying as they will be requested in the application process. The statement should be no more than 2 pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Please relate your skills and experience to the person specification.

Selection Process

All candidates will receive feedback. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake additional assessments and tasks prior to the final interview.

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Equality and diversity are at the core of Oxford HR’s values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

Queries

If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email mlaguna@oxfordhr.co.uk

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Our Clients

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OXFORD

LONDON

AMSTERDAM

NAIROBI

SINGAPORE

46 Woodstock Road

5 Tanner Street

Korte Schimmelstraat 12

Workify Africa

7500A Beach Road

Oxford

Bermondsey

1053 SZ

ABC Place

#04-326

OX2 6HT

London

Amsterdam

Waiyaki way

The Plaza

Nairobi

199591

SE1 3LE United Kingdom

United Kingdom

The Netherlands

Kenya

Singapore

+44 (0) 1865 985 457

+44 (0)20 7939 7459

+31 (0) 683 334 473

+254 (0) 797 233 217

+65 9114 1439

www.oxfordhr.co.uk | Company No. 6456325

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