Finance Manager

Office Angles UK; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Supportive environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Office Angels UK is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function in Kettering. The role is full-time, on-site, and permanent, offering a competitive salary and benefits. You will manage cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and controls while partnering with managers to improve processes and drive performance.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with SME experience, strong technical finance skills, and the ability to develop a small team in a hands-on, commercial environment.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent certification.
• Experience in an SME or privately-owned business environment.
• Proficiency in cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with financial systems and process improvements.
• Experience in multi-currency or international business environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily finance function, encompassing cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and implementing financial controls.
• Generate meaningful management information, financial reports, and KPIs to support commercial and strategic decisions.
• Partner with departmental managers to enhance business processes and drive operational performance.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a small finance team.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Support broader business planning and financial strategy.

Skills

Cash flow management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Kettering

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily finance function, encompassing cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and implementing financial controls.
• Generate meaningful management information, financial reports, and KPIs to support commercial and strategic decisions.
• Partner with departmental managers to enhance business processes and drive operational performance.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a small finance team.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Support broader business planning and financial strategy.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, hands-on finance professional who can blend strong technical skills with commercial insight. The following qualifications are preferred:

• A qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Experience in an SME or privately-owned business environment.
• Proficiency in cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with financial systems and process improvements.
• Experience in multi-currency or international business environments.

What's in It for You

• Enjoy career development and succession planning opportunities.
• Experience a supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Office Angels is an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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