Finance Manager

Evri; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service provider in Bishop Auckland seeks a Finance Manager to drive financial performance and influence decision-making. You will partner with operational leaders, providing insights and guidance while managing financial planning and performance. Ideal candidates have 7-10 years of experience in finance, are chartered accountants, and possess strong analytical skills. This role includes great benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Free digital GP service

Wagestream access

Bonus schemes

50% discount on sending parcels

Cycle to Work scheme

Company funded Life Assurance

Free counselling

Retailer discounts

Up to 26 days holiday

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience in finance, with exposure to business partnering and operational leadership.
• Full UK Driving Licence required for this field-based role.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Finance to translate strategic intent into tactical budgets.
• Deliver insight-led financial reporting to help operational teams.
• Champion a culture of financial discipline across operations.

Skills

Chartered accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Strong analytical skills

Commercially minded

Excellent communication

Leadership

Education

Chartered accountant certification

Job description

Vacancy Overview

The Vacancy

As a Finance Manager at Evri, you'll play a key role in driving financial performance, influencing decision-making and shaping operational strategy across our network. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role where you'll partner closely with operational leaders, providing insight, challenge and guidance to deliver improved value and efficiency.

You'll act as a trusted advisor and thought leader, ensuring financial planning, performance management and governance all support the delivery of Evri's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Finance to translate strategic intent into tactical budgets and plans.
• Collaborate with the Central Operations Finance team to build robust, stretching budgets that incorporate all key business initiatives.
• Identify and track key risks and opportunities, ensuring these are reflected in financial forecasts and projections.
• Deliver insight‑led financial reporting that helps operational teams course‑correct and optimise performance.
• Lead performance reviews with impactful, data‑led storytelling to influence decision‑making.
• Partner with the Central Operations Finance team to produce deeper analysis that informs strategic decisions.
• Evaluate operational decisions and ensure appropriate governance, sign‑off, and accountability.
• Act as the Finance approver for headcount changes, ensuring cost control and resource optimisation.
• Champion a culture of financial discipline and strong risk management across the operations pillar.
• Coach and develop Finance Business Partners and other team members, fostering inclusion and high performance.

Core Capabilities

• Chartered accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence (field‑based role).
• 7‑10 years' experience in finance, with exposure to business partnering and operational leadership.
• Strong understanding of financial appraisal, decision support, and performance improvement.
• Experienced in influencing senior stakeholders and presenting at director level.
• Highly analytical, commercially minded, and results focused.
• Excellent communicator, able to translate complex financial information into clear insights.
• Collaborative leader who inspires and empowers others.

About Evri

Evri is leading the way in creating responsible delivery experiences for everyone, everywhere. We are on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK and are committed to removing barriers and ensuring that each person at Evri is valued for who they are and what they bring to our business.

Benefits

• Free digital GP service for all colleagues and their family
• Wagestream – access a portion of your earned income before payday
• Free basic Will and discounted partner mirror Will for all colleagues
• Bonus schemes (grade dependent)
• 50% discount on sending parcels through Evri
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company funded Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling
• Retailer discounts
• Great career progression
• Up to 26 days holiday
• Voluntary flexible benefits at discounted corporate rates