Finance Director
Department: Vicon Finance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Yarnton, Oxfordshire
Reporting To: Zoe Fox
Are you interested in working on products at the very cutting edge of technology? Want to join Vicon, an Academy Award-winning company, and the world's largest supplier of precision motion capture and tracking systems? Vicon is the world leader in motion capture technology, developing high performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering and life science industries. Vicon products are used in major feature films, games, and commercials, and are a crucial measurement tool for biomechanics, robotics, and cutting‑edge science. Vicon is a subsidiary of Oxford Metrics Plc.
Role Overview
As Finance Director, you will be a key member of the Executive Management Team and a strategic partner to the Group CEO and CFO. You will lead the finance function for the division across the UK, German and US subsidiaries, drive financial and operational performance, ensure robust financial controls, and oversee core business systems including ERP and financial software.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership
- Act as a core member of the Executive Management Team, influencing divisional strategy, investment decisions, and business planning.
- Lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting for UK and US operations to support growth, profitability, and compliance.
- Financial Management
- Own all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the division.
- Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, board reports, and analysis for performance review and decision‑making.
- Ensure alignment of divisional reporting with Group finance and compliance standards.
- Business Systems & Process Ownership
- Lead the implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of business systems including ERP, finance software, and integrated tools.
- Collaborate with IT and operations to ensure systems support scalable, efficient business operations.
- Champion data integrity, automation, and process improvement initiatives across financial and operational functions.
- Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to financial controls, statutory requirements, tax compliance, and audit readiness across both the UK and US entities, with the support of Group where needed.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors.
- Subsidiary Oversight
- Manage finance operations for the division's subsidiaries in the UK, Germany and US, ensuring cohesion, consistency, and visibility across the entities.
- Coordinate with local teams and external advisors to ensure compliance with regional financial, tax, and regulatory frameworks.
- Leadership & Team Development
- Build and lead a high‑performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Provide coaching and leadership to finance managers and cross‑functional project teams.
- Group
- From time to time there may be a requirement to support other companies within the Group and support in M&A.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong technical and commercial background.
- Proven experience as a senior finance leader within a technology, software, or advanced engineering environment.
- Experience managing multi‑entity operations within a public company context.
- Strong technical skills in IFRS and UK GAAP and UK tax legislation.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems and financial software platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics).
- Demonstrated success in partnering with operational teams, improving business systems, and supporting scale‑up or transformation.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across levels and geographies.
Desirable
- Experience in the motion capture, media technology, or high‑growth tech sector.
- Exposure to capital investment, R&D, or M&A activity.
- Familiarity with US GAAP.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 10% Company Pension
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Life Cover
- Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance
- Permanent Health Insurance
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free On‑site Parking
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