Overview

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with our client to recruit an experienced Finance Manager\Management Accountant for an interesting interim opportunity. Initially offered on a fixed term contract basis until 31^st December 2026, with the potential to extend beyond this date, this is a fantastic role for a commercially minded management accountant who enjoys partnering with senior leaders, improving financial processes and providing meaningful financial insight that supports strategic decision making.

Managing one direct report, you will lead by example, supporting their development whilst remaining actively involved in the day-to-day financial operations. This role would suit a finance professional who enjoys balancing operational responsibilities with the opportunity to influence and support wider business strategy.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a varied and hands-on role that combines day-to-day financial management with strategic business partnering. You will play a key role in ensuring the organisation maintains strong financial controls, delivers accurate reporting and provides meaningful financial insight.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Revenue analysis and performance reporting
• Weekly cashflow forecasting and monitoring
• Payroll review, journals and reporting
• Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• Oversight of Gift Aid processes
• VAT returns and statutory reporting
• Fixed asset management and reporting
• Oversight of multiple income streams and financial performance analysis
• Supporting budget preparation, forecasting and financial planning
• Producing meaningful reports and analysis for senior leadership
• Financial modelling to support business growth initiatives
• Day to day management, mentoring and development of one direct report
• Remaining actively involved in the day to day finance function whilst driving improvements in processes and controls
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and external audit requirements
• Ensuring compliance with financial, taxation and regulatory obligations
• Advising on opportunities to improve profitability, efficiencies and cost control
• Managing cashflow and monitoring debtor and creditor positions
• Building strong relationships across the organisation and acting as a trusted finance business partner

Candidate

You will be a part qualified, qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or QBE with strong management accounting experience and a hands on approach. Comfortable working both strategically and operationally, you will enjoy partnering with senior leaders whilst remaining actively involved in the day-to-day finance function.

With strong analytical skills, excellent Excel knowledge and experience of Xero or a similar accounting system, you will be confident in producing meaningful financial insight to support business decision-making. You will also have experience developing processes, improving controls and building positive relationships across an organisation.

As this role includes responsibility for one direct report, you will be a supportive and approachable people manager who enjoys developing others and contributing to a collaborative team environment. Experience within a charity, not-for-profit or similar organisation would be advantageous but is not essential.

Remuneration

• £45,000 – circa£55,000 per annum, (pro-rata for the contract duration) depending on experience
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 33 days holiday, including statutory days
• On-site parking

Based in South West Northamptonshire, it is within a commutable distance of Daventry, Towcester, Brackley, Bicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Banbury.

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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