Finance Manager

Oasis Business Personnel Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Direct access to Finance Director

Job summary

Oasis Business Personnel Ltd in Corby is seeking a Finance Manager to join a growing SME. You will work closely with the Finance Director, owning cashflow planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting while driving commercial insight to support growth and profitability.

You will lead a small finance team, ensure VAT/HMRC compliance, and collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to improve stock and working capital.

Qualifications

• Must have AAT Level 3 or equivalent
• Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA candidates considered
• Experience in a Finance Manager role preferred
• Strong Excel skills and financial modelling

Responsibilities

• Manage cashflow planning and monitoring across the business.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and wider financial planning.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Oversee payroll administration and HMRC compliance.
• Prepare VAT returns, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Generate financial reports, KPIs and management analysis.
• Identify cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Support strategic business planning and commercial decisions.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations and Stock Management.

Job description

Finance Manager – Permanent – based in Corby, NN17

Job Purpose:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a growing business and play a key role in supporting its continued development. Working closely with the Finance Director and senior leadership team, you will take ownership of key areas of financial planning and control while providing valuable commercial insight to support business growth and profitability.

Joining a small, collaborative finance team, you will have a hands‑on role covering cashflow management, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, alongside working closely with Supply Chain, Operations and Stock Management. This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who wants to make a genuine impact, improve processes and contribute to wider business decision‑making.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage cashflow planning and monitoring across the business.
• Lead and support budgeting, forecasting and wider financial planning.
• Support the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts.
• Support payroll administration and ensure ongoing HMRC compliance.
• Prepare VAT returns, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Produce accurate financial reports, analysis and KPI information for management.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Support strategic business planning and commercial decision‑making.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Operations and Stock Management to improve stock control and working capital.
• Maintain strong financial controls and processes across the business.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and support external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and reporting.
• Support, manage and develop the existing finance team, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Provide commercial financial insight and challenge where appropriate to help improve business performance.

Person Specification:

• Forward-thinking and commercially aware.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a willingness to challenge inefficiencies.
• Calm under pressure and confident making sound business decisions.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Hands‑on and willing to support the wider business where required.
• Positive, approachable and collaborative.
• Able to prioritise effectively and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Comfortable working in a growing SME environment.
• Looking for a long‑term opportunity where they can make a genuine contribution to the development of the business.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• AAT Level 3 as a minimum or qualified by experience.
• Part‑qualified or qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA candidates will also be considered.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar finance position.
• Strong understanding of cashflow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Knowledge of payroll administration, VAT returns and HMRC compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using financial software packages, preferably Xero.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Experience managing or supporting a finance team.

Hours of Work:

• Monday – Friday (8.30am – 4.30pm)

Work Location:

• In person (office based)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work directly with the Finance Director and senior leadership team.
• Key role within a growing UK and US business with ambitious expansion plans.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Employee benefits in line with company policy

Disclaimer – Oasis Business Personnel Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.Oasis Business Personnel strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike. Oasis Business Personnel does not treat any individual on grounds of sex, age, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union, less favourably than others. All vacancies advertised are open to all ages.