Finance Manager: Hands-On & Strategic Growth

Investigo; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Investigo is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to own the finance function within a growing organisation in the Northampton area. Supported by a small transactional team, the role covers cashflow management, statutory compliance, financial reporting, budgeting, and month-end processes.

The ideal candidate will operate across transactional and strategic finance activities, ensuring accurate records, regulatory compliance, and insightful financial commentary for business decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience managing month-end and financial reporting processes.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day finance function with a small team.
• Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts to support working capital management.
• Oversee supplier payments and ensure timely settlement of obligations.
• Prepare payroll information and liaise with external providers.
• Prepare and reconcile indirect tax returns.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate items.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting and regulatory obligations.
• Lead monthly management accounts with commentary on variances.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting across the business.
• Deliver regular financial reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Assist with year-end processes and external audit requirements.
• Produce ad hoc financial analysis as required.

Skills

Cashflow management

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Month-end processing

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified by experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Investigo is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to own the finance function within a growing organisation in the Northampton area. Supported by a small transactional team, the role covers cashflow management, statutory compliance, financial reporting, budgeting, and month-end processes.

The ideal candidate will operate across transactional and strategic finance activities, ensuring accurate records, regulatory compliance, and insightful financial commentary for business decisions.