Finance Manager

Debbie Burbage Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected not-for-profit organization in Northampton is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team. The role focuses on leadership, financial control, and team development. The ideal candidate will have strong management accounting experience and the ability to effectively mentor staff. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

31 days of holiday including bank holidays

Staff discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Experienced in staff supervision and mentoring.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Highly organized with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for the FD.
• Lead cashflow forecasting and budget preparation.
• Review systems across sales, purchase, and general ledger.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Staff leadership

Proactive mindset

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Job description

We re proud to be partnering with a well-respected not-for-profit organisation based in Northampton, who are seeking an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to join their collaborative team.

Working closely with the Finance Director, this is a varied and rewarding role with a strong focus on leadership, process improvement, and financial control. You ll play a key part in developing the finance team, overseeing day-to-day operations, and supporting wider business objectives across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Finance Director, duties will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts for review with the FD
• Leading on cashflow forecasting and budget preparation
• Reviewing systems and processes across the sales, purchase and general ledger, payroll, cash/banking, and stock control
• Supporting system and process improvement initiatives across multiple sites
• Providing analysis and insight to support operational and strategic decisions
• Managing and mentoring the finance team, fostering growth, confidence, and a supportive working environment
• Collaborating with Heads of Department to ensure effective financial support and meaningful management reporting
• Assisting the FD with audit preparation, statutory reporting, and funding applications
• Contributing to additional finance projects and ad hoc business reporting

The Candidate:

We re looking for someone who is both hands-on and people focused. You ll bring solid management accounting experience, confidence in staff leadership, and a proactive mindset. You ll be:

• Calm in a busy environment and solution-focused
• Approachable, warm, and able to communicate effectively across all levels
• Experienced in staff supervision, mentoring, and payroll
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Remuneration

• £45,000 - c£48,000 depending on experience
• 37 hours per week (office based)
• 31 days, including statutory bank holidays
• Staff discount, EAP, free eye tests

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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