Assistant Finance Manager

Mitchell Adam Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Adam Ltd is seeking a motivated Assistant Finance Manager to support financial operations for a £60 million contract. Based in Northampton, the role involves managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a dynamic logistics environment, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension and benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Travel covered by the business

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience ideally within the transport sector.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly reporting and monthly management accounts process.
• Provide insightful financial reporting and KPIs to operational stakeholders.
• Assist in budget setting and year-end processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

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Senior Business Manager @ Mitchell Adam Ltd | Senior Qualified Finance Recruitment

My client focuses on moving the world forward. With a global network and a reputation for delivering operational excellence, we’re now seeking a highly motivated Assistant Finance Manager to support the financial operations of a £60 million turnover contract. Based between our Northampton and Welwyn Garden City sites, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role within a fast-paced logistics environment.

As Assistant Finance Manager, you’ll report directly to the Finance Manager and work closely with both operational and commercial teams. You’ll be instrumental in delivering robust financial control, accurate reporting, and actionable insights that drive business performance. We are looking for an ambitious candidate who wants to progress through the ranks within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the weekly reporting for the client, monthly management accounts process, including accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis.
• Provide insightful financial reporting and KPIs to operational stakeholders.
• Assist in budget setting, forecasting, and year-end processes.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of financial controls and compliance.
• Liaise with the client on financial matters, supporting the commercial relationship.

What We’re Looking For:

• Part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with relevant industry experience ideally within the transport sector.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting in a large-scale, fast-moving business.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills – Oracle or SAP experience is an advantage.
• Proactive mindset with a keen eye for process improvement and accuracy.

In return you will:

• Be part of a high-performing team in a global business with strong career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and training support to step into a Finance Manager role within the business.
• Travel covered by the business.

If you are interested to hear more about the role, please apply and I would be happy to discuss in further detail.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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