Finance Manager – Growth SME, Cashflow & Strategy

The One Group; Corby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous annual leave

Job summary

The ONE Group in Corby is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a growing SME based in Corby, Northamptonshire. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role working with senior leadership to strengthen financial planning and support decisions that impact profitability and cash generation.

You will lead cashflow planning, budgeting, payroll support, VAT/HMRC compliance and monthly management accounts, while driving improvements in financial controls and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager role or similar.
• Strong cashflow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning knowledge.
• Experience in preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Payroll administration, VAT returns and HMRC compliance knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage cashflow planning, forecasting and ongoing monitoring.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and wider financial planning activities.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support payroll processes and HMRC compliance.
• Prepare VAT returns, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency.
• Provide financial insight to support strategic planning and commercial decision-making.
• Produce accurate financial reports, analysis and KPI information.
• Work with Supply Chain, Operations and Stock Management to improve working capital and stock control.
• Maintain strong financial controls and processes across the business.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and support external audits.
• Support and develop the existing finance team, fostering a positive environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing finance processes and challenge inefficiencies.

Skills

Cashflow forecasting

Budgeting

Financial planning

Management accounts

Payroll

VAT returns

HMRC compliance

Excel

Financial software

Commercial awareness

Prioritisation

Problem-solving

SME experience

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The ONE Group in Corby is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a growing SME based in Corby, Northamptonshire. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role working with senior leadership to strengthen financial planning and support decisions that impact profitability and cash generation.

You will lead cashflow planning, budgeting, payroll support, VAT/HMRC compliance and monthly management accounts, while driving improvements in financial controls and efficiency.