Finance Manager

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes); Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing innovative business in Northampton is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead a small finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the entire finance function, including financial planning, team leadership, and process improvements. A strong working knowledge of Xero is essential. This full-time role offers a salary range of £40,000 - £60,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced Finance Manager (or Financial Controller) with a background in SME businesses.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero is essential.
• Hands-on and proactive with a process-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small finance team of 3, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare detailed financial plans, forecasts, and long-term growth strategies.
• Support directors with tax planning, R&D claims, and overhead management.

Skills

Xero

Financial planning

Team leadership

Process improvement

Tax planning

Job description

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be working in partnership with a growing, innovative business based in Northamptonshire to recruit a Finance Manager.

Due to continued growth and the need for a stronger finance function, they are keen to recruit an experienced Finance Manager who can lead a small team and take ownership of the entire finance process. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on but also wants to influence strategy, streamline processes, and give the senior leadership team confidence in financial control and planning.

Role

Responsibilities for the Finance Manager will include:

• Lead and develop a small finance team of 3, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Full ownership of financial processes, improving controls and resource use.
• Prepare detailed financial plans, forecasts, and long-term growth strategies.
• Support directors with tax planning, R&D claims, and overhead management.
• Oversee supplier payments, cashflow management, and supplier credit limits.
• Manage client rebates, supplier invoice checks, and debt management.
• Handle business financial commitments including loans, VAT, PAYE.
• Complete monthly invoice finance reconciliations and liaise with finance providers.
• Provide financial planning and support for group divisions, including a separate charitable entity.

Profile

• Experienced Finance Manager (or Financial Controller) with a background in SME businesses.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential).
• Hands-on and proactive with a process-improvement mindset.
• Commercially astute with the ability to deliver robust financial planning.
• Confident working closely with directors and advising on growth, investment, and efficiency.
• Natural leader with experience managing small teams.

Salary & Benefits

The role of Finance Manager offers a salary range of 40,000 - 60,000 (DOE), plus benefits. This is a full-time role based in the office 5 days a week.