Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be working in partnership with a growing, innovative business based in Northamptonshire to recruit a Finance Manager.
Due to continued growth and the need for a stronger finance function, they are keen to recruit an experienced Finance Manager who can lead a small team and take ownership of the entire finance process. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on but also wants to influence strategy, streamline processes, and give the senior leadership team confidence in financial control and planning.
Role
Responsibilities for the Finance Manager will include:
Lead and develop a small finance team of 3, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
Full ownership of financial processes, improving controls and resource use.
Prepare detailed financial plans, forecasts, and long-term growth strategies.
Support directors with tax planning, R&D claims, and overhead management.
Oversee supplier payments, cashflow management, and supplier credit limits.
Manage client rebates, supplier invoice checks, and debt management.
Handle business financial commitments including loans, VAT, PAYE.
Complete monthly invoice finance reconciliations and liaise with finance providers.
Provide financial planning and support for group divisions, including a separate charitable entity.Profile
Experienced Finance Manager (or Financial Controller) with a background in SME businesses.
Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential).
Hands-on and proactive with a process-improvement mindset.
Commercially astute with the ability to deliver robust financial planning.
Confident working closely with directors and advising on growth, investment, and efficiency.
Natural leader with experience managing small teams.
Salary & Benefits
The role of Finance Manager offers a salary range of £40,000 - £60,000 (DOE), plus benefits. This is a full-time role based in the office 5 days a week