Finance Manager

Location: Northampton
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + benefits
Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based

A well-established and highly regarded business is seeking a Finance Manager to join its team in a broad and hands-on role.

Working closely with senior leadership, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function whilst supporting wider commercial and operational decision-making. The successful candidate will be a key member of a close-knit team and will play an important role in the continued success of the business.

This role would suit somebody who enjoys working within a collaborative environment, is happy to get involved across all areas of finance and is looking for a long-term opportunity within a stable and growing organisation.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• Support year-end accounts and external audit processes
• Management and development of finance processes and procedures
• Business partnering with operational and non-finance stakeholders
• Analysis of margins, profitability and business performance
• Support strategic decision-making through financial insight
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations
• Ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified preferred
• Previous Finance Manager or Financial Controller experience
• Strong management accounting and financial control background
• Commercially minded with excellent communication skills
• Hands-on and adaptable approach
• Comfortable working within a smaller, collaborative team
• Experience within manufacturing, retail, consumer products, distribution or similar environments would be advantageous
• Strong Excel and systems skills

• Broad and varied role with genuine responsibility
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and business decision-making
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career opportunity
• Competitive salary and benefits package