Strategic Finance Manager for SME Growth (On-Site)

Office Angles UK; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Supportive environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Office Angels UK is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function in Kettering. The role is full-time, on-site, and permanent, offering a competitive salary and benefits. You will manage cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and controls while partnering with managers to improve processes and drive performance.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with SME experience, strong technical finance skills, and the ability to develop a small team in a hands-on, commercial environment.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent certification.
• Experience in an SME or privately-owned business environment.
• Proficiency in cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with financial systems and process improvements.
• Experience in multi-currency or international business environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily finance function, encompassing cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and implementing financial controls.
• Generate meaningful management information, financial reports, and KPIs to support commercial and strategic decisions.
• Partner with departmental managers to enhance business processes and drive operational performance.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a small finance team.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Support broader business planning and financial strategy.

Skills

Cash flow management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Office Angels UK is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function in Kettering. The role is full-time, on-site, and permanent, offering a competitive salary and benefits. You will manage cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and controls while partnering with managers to improve processes and drive performance.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with SME experience, strong technical finance skills, and the ability to develop a small team in a hands-on, commercial environment.