Finance Manager

Oasis Business Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager for their Northampton office. The role involves managing core financial operations, VAT compliance, payroll, budgeting, and strategic financial oversight across diverse businesses. Ideal candidates should have experience in multi-entity finance environments and be AAT Level 3 qualified. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential for success in this position, which offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Private health care coverage

Regular team events and company-wide activities

Exposure to various industries

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of AAT Level 3 qualified or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of management accounting in a multi-entity environment.
• Proficiency in Excel including advanced functions (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, etc.).
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate financial data.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Familiarity with accounting platforms such as Sage or Zoho Books.
• Knowledge of SaaS metric reporting and CRM system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end process including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Compile and present management accounts for senior leadership review.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Process and manage monthly payroll accurately and within set deadlines.
• Lead annual budget preparation and forecasting including variance analysis against business objectives.
• Prepare consolidated year-end accounts and deliver accurate financial reporting across the group.
• Produce timely and detailed cash flow forecasts for all businesses.
• Support statutory compliance obligations including PAYE, P11Ds and Corporation Tax documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial records across different cost centres and business entities.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure accurate and insightful reporting.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic planning and business case development.

Skills

Cognos

Forecasting

Hyperion

QuickBooks

Accounting

Corporate Finance

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Financial Management

Financial Planning

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Sage

Zoho Books

Job description

Job Description

Finance Manager Permanent based in Northampton NN4

Job Purpose

As the Finance Manager you will be responsible for the effective delivery of core financial operations across a group of three diverse businesses. You will manage key areas including VAT compliance, payroll, budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting. This role combines hands‑on financial management with strategic oversight and requires a proactive and detail‑oriented individual with experience in multi‑entity finance environments.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the month‑end process including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Compile and present management accounts for senior leadership review.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Process and manage monthly payroll accurately and within set deadlines.
• Lead annual budget preparation and forecasting including variance analysis against business objectives.
• Prepare consolidated year‑end accounts and deliver accurate financial reporting across the group.
• Produce timely and detailed cash flow forecasts for all businesses.
• Support statutory compliance obligations including PAYE, P11Ds and Corporation Tax documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial records across different cost centres and business entities.
• Work closely with operational e‑commerce and product development teams to ensure accurate and insightful reporting.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic planning and business case development.

Person Specification

• AAT Level 3 qualified (minimum) or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of management accounting in a multi‑entity environment.
• Proficiency in Excel including advanced functions (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, etc.).
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate financial data.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Professional integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Familiarity with accounting platforms such as Sage or Zoho Books.
• Knowledge of SaaS metric reporting and CRM system integrations.

Experience

• Previous experience in a finance or management accounting role within a multi‑entity organisation is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage payroll, prepare management accounts and deliver accurate cash‑flow forecasting.
• Experience producing consolidated accounts and working closely with operational teams to support financial decision‑making.
• Experience working in SaaS e‑commerce or subscription‑based business models.

Hours of Work

• Core working hours: Monday to Friday with flexibility considered where required – 35 hours
• Work Location – In person

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Private health care coverage.
• Regular team events and company‑wide activities.
• Exposure to a variety of industries and business models.
• Opportunity to develop and influence finance processes in a growing organisation.
• Supportive collaborative team environment with room for career progression.

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.

Key Skills

• Cognos
• Forecasting
• Hyperion
• Dealership Experience
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting
• Financial Management
• Financial Planning

Employment Type: Full‑time

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 50,000 – 60,000