Finance Manager
About the job
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.
