Accounting Hub Manager

Location: Oxford Science Park (Hybrid 23 days on site)

At Oxford Nanopore Technologies we are redefining whats possible in molecular sensing. Our pioneering nanopore-based technology is transforming scientific discovery and healthcare by enabling real-time accessible DNA and RNA sequencing across research clinical and applied markets globally. As a fast-growing innovative organisation with an international footprint we are building scalable finance capabilities to support the next stage of our growth journey.

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Hub Manager to lead a centralised finance team delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple international legal entities.

Reporting to the Director of Group Financial Reporting this role sits at the heart of our finance transformation. You will own the integrity of month-end close balance sheet control statutory compliance and audit engagement across a growing global portfolio while also leading a small team within the Accounting Hub.

This is a unique opportunity to combine operational excellence with transformation. You will play a key role in stabilising and standardising processes as activities transition into the Accounting Hub while driving future improvements in efficiency controls and scalability.

• Own the end-to-end month-end close process delivering against a rigorous close calendar (targeting WD4)
• Oversee key close activities including journals intercompany reconciliations FX revaluations and trial balances
• Ensure accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations with clear resolution and escalation of issues
• Review and challenge complex accounting and high-judgement areas
• Coordinate statutory reporting and local compliance filings with Technical Accounting
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors managing audits and PBC deliverables
• Ensure correct accounting for tax (corporation tax VAT/GST) in collaboration with Group Tax
• Implement and uphold group accounting policies across all entity ledgers
• Lead accounting transitions into the hub including documentation and process design
• Drive standardisation and process improvements across entities
• Partner with Finance Systems and IT to optimise Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related tools
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance Ops FP&A and Group Reporting
• Lead coach and develop a small team of accountants driving performance and capability
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency control and scalability

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Proven experience in multi-entity accounting month-end close and statutory reporting
• Strong financial control mindset with audit and compliance experience
• Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics 365 preferred) and advanced Excel skills
• Experience operating in a shared services or centralised model is advantageous
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to influence across teams and stakeholders
• Desirable AI capability: Experience using AI-driven automation tools (e.g. Microsoft 365 Copilot Power Automate) to streamline Record-to-Report processes and improve close efficiency

• Be at the centre of a high-impact finance transformation
• Shape and build a scalable best-in-class Record-to-Report function
• Work in a collaborative forward-thinking finance environment
• Lead a team and make a visible strategic impact