Senior Finance Manager– Northamptonshire
Our client who operates in the construction space, are seeking a hands‑on, commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to partner senior leadership and reshape the business. The focus is on driving profitability, tightening cash control and MI, and lifting net margins from a realistic path to significant growth. You’ll reshape, and lead the finance team by driving efficiency in processes, and realigning responsibilities, and reshaping the finance team.
The role Number one finance lead on site, full ownership of reporting, cashflow, budgeting and MI. Restructure and lead the finance team (management accounting, purchase ledger/payroll/expenses, credit control, support), clarifying roles and streamlining processes Partner leadership on deals, pricing, stocking and aftermarket strategy, providing strategic solutions, not just numbers. Lead and reshape a small finance team, streamline processes and eliminate double‑handling between systems. Improve credit control and sales ledger process and manage relationships with lenders Full‑time office‑based role in a direct, fast‑paced manufacturing environment
About you Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong management accounting and commercial finance experience. Ideally from a construction/manufacturing background. Resilient, straight‑talking, thrives in turnaround situations and wants visible impact, not a steady‑state role. Confident with systems/MI and comfortable challenging senior stakeholders.
Package c.£50,000 - £55,000 base Future profit‑linked bonus and potential for longer‑term progression into a more senior FC/FD‑type remit.