Part Time Finance Manager

Debbie Burbage Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Finance Manager for their client in Northampton. This role offers a flexible working arrangement while requiring a strong financial professional to oversee budgets, manage financial reporting, and lead the finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in management accounting and staff management, contributing significantly to the organization’s financial success.

Benefits

Parking

Staff discount

EAP

Free eye tests

31 days of leave including statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Hands-on individual with management accounting experience.
• Strong staff management and payroll background.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital and revenue budgets and financial management.
• Prepare and present management accounts for strategic insights.
• Lead and manage the Finance team and deliver high-quality financial services.

Skills

Management Accounting

Staff Management

Payroll

Organizational Skills

Proactive Problem Solving

Job description

We are delighted to work exclusively with our Northampton–based client to recruit a part–time Finance Manager, working 4 days per week, on a fixed–term contract basis. This key role will initially be for 6 months, starting as soon as possible. It s a great opportunity for a commercially aware and hands–on finance professional to play a central role in the financial management of the organisation, while enjoying a flexible working arrangement within a supportive and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the CEO to ensure effective financial management and reporting across the group.
• Oversee the management and control of all capital and revenue budgets, working collaboratively with the wider Finance team and SMT to ensure financial accountability across all departments.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely management accounts, providing insight and analysis to support strategic decision–making.
• Take responsibility for key financial and operational processes, including supporting payroll and financial systems development.
• Lead and manage the Finance team, fostering a collaborative and high–performing environment through effective recruitment, training, and communication.
• Ensure the delivery of a high–quality financial service to internal and external stakeholders, supporting the organisation in achieving its objectives.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for the Board, offering clear insights to support strategic decision–making.

The Candidate:

We re looking for a hands–on individual who s not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. You ll quickly identify and tackle problems with a calm and proactive approach. The ideal candidate will have strong management accounting experience and proven experience in staff management and payroll. We re looking for someone warm, approachable, with strong mentoring skills. You ll also play a key role in building relationships across the organisation, so confidence in operating at all levels is essential. Strong organisational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and the ability to juggle a varied workload are crucial.

Remuneration

• GBP45,000 – cGBP47,000 pro–rata depending on experience
• Hours of work: 28 hours per week over 4 days (office based)
• 31 days, including statutory bank holidays
• Parking, 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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