ABOUT ME

I am a commercially focused finance professional with a passion for helping businesses improve performance, strengthen financial control and make informed decisions. With a blend of hands on operational finance experience and strategic commercial insight, I enjoy working closely with leadership teams to drive positive change and support sustainable business growth.

I am known for being approachable, analytical and solutions focused, with the ability to see both the detail and the bigger picture. Throughout my career, I have successfully improved financial processes, enhanced reporting, strengthened controls and supported organisations in achieving stronger financial outcomes.

What I enjoy most is partnering with colleagues across a business, helping them understand the numbers behind decisions and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and cash generation.

LOOKING FOR

I am seeking a Financial Controller or Finance Manager opportunity within Wellingborough, Kettering, Northampton, Corby and the surrounding areas.

Currently employed and available on a two month notice period, I am interested in joining an organisation where I can contribute both strategically and operationally. I enjoy working within ambitious businesses that value strong financial leadership and are looking to improve performance, strengthen controls and support future growth.

My salary expectation is circa £80,000, depending on the scope and responsibilities of the role.

IMPORTANT TO ME

I believe the strongest businesses are built on collaboration, accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement. I enjoy working in environments where finance is viewed as a valued business partner and where teams work together to achieve shared objectives.

I take pride in being dependable, proactive and approachable, building strong relationships across an organisation and helping colleagues make informed decisions with confidence.

INTERESTS

Outside of work, I have a keen interest in the evolving role of technology within finance and enjoy keeping up to date with developments in automation, systems improvement and modern finance practices. I also value opportunities to give back through voluntary work and enjoy spending time with family and friends.

SKILLS AND WORKING PREFERENCES

I bring extensive experience across financial control, management accounting, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management and commercial finance. I have a strong track record of improving processes, enhancing reporting and providing meaningful financial insight to support business performance.

My strengths include financial planning, business partnering, KPI development, working capital management, systems improvement and team leadership. I enjoy identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and implementing practical solutions that create long term value.

I am equally comfortable operating at a strategic level with senior stakeholders or taking a hands on approach to ensure financial accuracy, compliance and operational effectiveness.

WHY THIS CANDIDATE STANDS OUT

David is an accomplished Financial Controller with a strong commercial mindset and a proven ability to improve financial performance, strengthen controls and support business growth. Combining technical accounting expertise with practical commercial understanding, he helps businesses gain greater visibility of performance and make better informed decisions.

His experience spans financial leadership, forecasting, cash flow management, commercial analysis, process improvement and team development. He has a particular talent for identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, optimise working capital and deliver meaningful financial insight that supports strategic decision making.

For organisations seeking a Financial Controller in Northampton, a Finance Manager in Kettering, a Financial Controller in Wellingborough or a senior finance professional in Corby and the surrounding areas, David offers an excellent combination of leadership, commercial awareness and technical expertise.

CANDIDATE SNAPSHOT

Location: Higham Ferrers
Roles Sought: Financial Controller, Finance Manager
Availability: Two Month Notice Period
Preferred Locations: Wellingborough, Kettering, Northampton, Corby and Surrounding Areas
Salary Expectation: Circa £80,000
Sector Experience: Manufacturing, Multi Site Operations, Commercial Businesses, Charity Sector
Key Strengths: Financial Control, Forecasting, Budgeting, Cash Flow Management, Commercial Finance, Business Partnering, Systems Improvement, KPI Reporting and Team Leadership

LOOKING TO RECRUIT?

Debbie Burbage Recruitment specialises in connecting exceptional finance professionals with businesses across Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough, Corby, Milton Keynes, Towcester, Daventry, Bedford and the surrounding areas.

Whether you are seeking a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Finance Director or another senior finance professional, we work closely with employers to identify candidates who bring both commercial insight and technical expertise.

If you are looking to recruit an experienced Financial Controller in Northamptonshire, a Finance Manager in Kettering, a Financial Controller in Wellingborough, or a senior finance leader in Corby, Milton Keynes, Towcester, Daventry or Bedford, we would be delighted to discuss how David could add value to your organisation.

If you are interested in this candidate, please get in touch with the team at Debbie Burbage Recruitment by emailing debbie@debbieburbage.co.uk