Finance Manager

Trades Workforce Solutions; Kettering; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Kettering is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and manage the finance team. The successful candidate will prepare monthly management accounts, assist in budgeting, and ensure compliance with regulations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with a CIMA/ACCA qualification. The role offers a full-time schedule with competitive benefits including holiday allowance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

Referral programme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a finance team.
• Demonstrable experience in producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and managing cash flow.
• Prior experience in project accounting within the construction industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly Management Accounts.
• Manage and monitor project data for accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Oversee Sales and Purchase ledger functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Attention to Detail

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

COINS software

Job description

Finance Manager – Permanent – based in Kettering, NN15

Job Purpose:

This Finance Manager role will support and assist the Head of Finance following the planned expansion of the business, preparing monthly management accounts and related financial reports. This role includes managing the Sales and Purchase ledger teams with a focus on providing guidance, mentoring and development opportunities to support team progression and succession planning.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly Management Accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Manage and monitor project data to support accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Oversee Sales and Purchase ledger functions, offering support where required.
• Administer monthly payroll processing in collaboration with HR to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Submit monthly CIS Returns and quarterly VAT Returns in line with regulatory requirements.
• Assist and support the implementation of new ERP software (COINS)
• Support during annual audits and regulatory reporting activities.
• Assist in cash flow management and forecast.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and key external customers.
• Manage, coach and support a team of three direct reports, overseeing their workload, setting clear expectations, and fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment.
• Ensure compliance with Group Policies are embedded and maintained across all financial transactions.

Person Specification:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA)
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a finance team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all work.

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and managing cash flow.
• Prior experience in project accounting within the construction industry is desirable.
• Prior experience with COINS software is desirable.

Hours of Work:

• 37.5 hours per week - Monday – Friday (8.30 am – 5.00 pm)

Work Location:

• In person

Benefits:

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Long Service Awards
• Free on‑site parking
• Referral programme
• Company pension scheme

If you are interested, please get in touch ASAP or if this is not the exact role you are searching for, please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss other opportunities.

Disclaimer – 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.