Finance Manager – Corby

Finance Manager – No 1 role in SME UK head office, Corby c£50,000

Reporting to the Commercial Director and working closely with the Group CFO in Sweden, you’ll take ownership of the UK finance function, oversee the Finance Assistant and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, improving processes and supporting strategic business decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where they can make a genuine impact and progress towards a future Financial Controller role.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, P&L and balance sheet reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage cashflow, budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee VAT, payroll and HMRC compliance.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Review financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful analysis.
• Support business growth through process improvements and stronger financial controls.
• Manage and develop the Finance Assistant.
• Partner with UK leadership and the Group Finance team on strategic finance projects.

About You

We’re looking for a proactive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, looks for improving processes and working closely with the wider business. You’ll ideally have:

• AAT qualified, Qualified by Experience, or studying towards/qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA.
• Previous experience producing management accounts in an industry environment.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software such as Sage 50.
• Knowledge of VAT, payroll and HMRC compliance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge and improve existing processes.

What’s on Offer?

Salary £45,000 – £50,000 DOE

• Potential study support
• Clear career progression towards Financial Controller
• The opportunity to influence and improve a growing finance function
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• A stable, international business with ambitious growth plans

Apply

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop your career and make a real impact within a growing international business, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV in confidence to Emma Dawson at Abacus Consulting, retained recruitment partner to Harbury Consulting.