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Finance Manager

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NN1, Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Finance Manager
Manufacturing Industry
Reporting to: Finance Director
A long‑established, privately owned manufacturing business is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and play a pivotal role in driving operational and financial performance.
This is a hands‑on, commercially involved role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, product‑led environment and enjoys being close to the numbers, the operations, and the decision‑making.
The Opportunity
You’ll join a stable, growing business with a strong reputation in its sector. As the Finance Manager, you will lead the day‑to‑day finance operations, strengthen financial controls, and provide insight and challenge needed to support the leadership team.
This is an ideal role for someone ready to step up, take full ownership, and become a trusted partner to the Finance Director, Senior leadership team and wider business.
Key Responsibilities
  * Lead and manage the finance function, including a small team
  * Oversee all financial reporting: monthly management accounts, board packs, KPIs, and variance analysis
  * Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow management
  * Strengthen financial controls, processes, and compliance
  * Drive cost analysis, margin improvement, and operational efficiency
  * Manage year‑end processes, audit, and statutory accounts
  * Oversee stock accounting, manufacturing costings, and product profitability
  * Support the leadership team with commercial insight and scenario modelling
  * Lead system improvements and ensure data accuracy across finance and operations
  * Provide financial stewardship while supporting growth, investment, and operational decision‑making
Requirements
Experience & Background
  * Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a minimum of 3+ years PQE
  * Strong experience in manufacturing, engineering, or product‑based environments
  * Proven track record of leading financial operations and improving processes
  * Confident producing high‑quality management information and board‑level reporting
  * Strong understanding of costings, stock, and manufacturing performance metrics
  * Comfortable working in a hands‑on, owner‑managed business
  * Experience managing or developing a small finance team
  * Strong systems capability and advanced Excel skills
Personal Attributes
  * Commercially minded with the confidence to challenge and influence
  * Detail‑driven, disciplined, and proactive
  * Comfortable operating independently and taking full ownership
  * Strong communicator who can translate financial data into clear business insight
  * Thrives in a practical, operationally connected environment
BenefitsWhat's on Offer
  * A high‑impact role with real autonomy and influence
  * Direct exposure to the senior leadership team
  * Opportunity to shape the finance function and drive continuous improvement
  * Stable, long‑term environment with strong values and a supportive culture
Salary of £50,000 - £60,000

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