Finance Manager

Abacus Consulting; Corby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Career progression

Impactful role

Collaborative culture

Growth plans

Job summary

Abacus Consulting in Corby seeks a Finance Manager to own the UK finance function, reporting to the Commercial Director and working with the Group CFO in Sweden. You will lead the Finance Assistant, deliver timely management accounts and drive process improvements to support strategic decisions.

This hands-on, fast-paced role offers progression toward a Financial Controller position and a supportive, international growth-focused team.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified, Qualified by Experience, or studying towards ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
• Experience producing management accounts in an industry environment.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Sage 50.
• Knowledge of VAT, payroll and HMRC compliance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Hands-on approach with drive to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, P&L and balance sheet reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage cashflow, budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee VAT, payroll and HMRC compliance.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Review financial performance, investigate variances and provide analysis.
• Support business growth through process improvements and stronger financial controls.
• Manage and develop the Finance Assistant.
• Partner with UK leadership and Group Finance on strategic projects.

Skills

Ownership

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

ACCA/ACA/CIMA in progress

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Finance Manager - No 1 role in SME UK head office, Corby - 50,000

Reporting to the Commercial Director and working closely with the Group CFO in Sweden, you'll take ownership of the UK finance function, oversee the Finance Assistant and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, improving processes and supporting strategic business decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where they can make a genuine impact and progress towards a future Financial Controller role.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, P&L and balance sheet reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage cashflow, budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee VAT, payroll and HMRC compliance.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Review financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful analysis.
• Support business growth through process improvements and stronger financial controls.
• Manage and develop the Finance Assistant.
• Partner with UK leadership and the Group Finance team on strategic finance projects.

About You

We're looking for a proactive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, looks for improving processes and working closely with the wider business. You'll ideally have:

• AAT qualified, Qualified by Experience, or studying towards/qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA.
• Previous experience producing management accounts in an industry environment.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software such as Sage 50.
• Knowledge of VAT, payroll and HMRC compliance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge and improve existing processes.

What's on Offer?

• Salary 45,000 - 50,000 DOE

• Potential study support
• Clear career progression towards Financial Controller
• The opportunity to influence and improve a growing finance function
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• A stable, international business with ambitious growth plans