OUR SERVICES
ORKA FINANCIAL
KEY FEATURES
Orka Financial has been supplying finance and accounting professionals to a wide range of organisations, from SMEs to global multinationals, since 2014 — now also supporting the growing demand for data and AI-enabled finance roles.
Over that time, we have built an enviable reputation for delivering a tailored, quality-focused service. Today, our 7 dedicated Consultants support clients across the Thames Valley, Surrey and Hampshire, covering both core finance functions and modern, data-driven finance teams.
OUR SERVICES
We specialise in permanent, interim and contract placements across all levels of finance and accountancy positions throughout the Thames Valley, covering both traditional finance roles and emerging data and AI-enabled finance functions.
With over 100 years of combined recruiting experience, our team delivers high-quality candidates who fit your technical requirements, team culture and long-term business needs.
Some of the roles we recruit for include:
Traditional Finance
& Accountancy Roles:
Leadership & Strategic
- Finance Director
- Financial Controller
- Finance Manager
- Finance Business Partner
Qualified & Part Qualified
- Financial Accountant
- Management Accountant
- Part Qualified Accountant
- Financial/Commercial Analyst
Transactional & Operations
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- P2P, O2C and R2R
- Credit Controllers
- Accounts Assistant
- Payroll
Specialist Roles
- Tax & Treasury
- Systems Consultants
- M&A Specialists
Data & AI-Enabled
Finance Roles:
Analytics & Insights
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Insights Manager
- FP&A Data Scientist
Technical & Automation
- Finance Automation Specialist
- Financial Modelling & Data Specialist
- Treasury Data Analyst
Capabilities:
- Power BI solutions using DAX, Power Query, Apps and Reports
- Azure Data Factory
- Data Bricks
- Python-based data engineering pipelines
- Tableau
- SQL
- Snowflake
Meet our team
Find out more about who we are...
Oliver Simpson
Director - AI & AutomationOrka Financial
Oli co-founded Orka Financial in 2014 after building a successful career in qualified interim and contract recruitment. Today, alongside his role as a Director, he leads Orka AI & Automation, helping finance teams reduce repetitive manual work through practical, finance-first automation. Drawing on more than 20 years’ experience working with finance professionals and businesses, Oli focuses on understanding where people, process or automation can make the biggest difference.
Ross McDonough
Director - InterimThames Valley East
Ross is a seasoned temporary and interim recruiter, having spent the best part of 10 years at a global finance recruitment business. Ross has been regularly recognised as one of the best in the business, most notably achieving the highest billing temporary consultant in the country at his previous employer.
Kate Slane
Director - PermThames Valley East
Kate specialises in permanent placements and has worked in the Thames Valley market for the last 13 years. Kate led and managed a highly successful team with her previous employer and prides herself on developing relationships which are beneficial for both parties.
Andy Lowden
Director - PermThames Valley West
Andy was consistently recognised for breaking multiple billing records during his tenure at a New York Stock Exchange listed recruitment firm. Andy's dedication to excellence in permanent placements is second to none. Andy's core markets are Part Qualified and Newly Qualified up to Financial Director.
Alison Glover
Principal Consultant - PermThames Valley West
Ali has been an integral part of Orka Financial's Permanent Operations division for over 5 years. Ali's specialist roles include; Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Accounts Assistant and Payroll. Ali is renowned for going the extra mile with clients and candidates alike, frequently receiving glowing Google reviews and high praise.
Tom Purser
Division Manager – TempThames Valley West
Tom joined Orka Financial in 2019 and focusses on temporary transactional roles as well as Assistant Accountants across our Thames Valley West market (Reading/Bracknell/Newbury/Basingstoke). Tom has become an expert in his field and is known for providing excellent customer service.
Ben Lambourne
Consultant – PermThames Valley East
Ben joined Orka Financial in 2023 and focusses on permanent transactional finance roles across our Thames Valley East market. Ben is a keen sportsman and enjoys playing football and golf as well as coaching tennis and swimming.
