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Posted 30 July, 2026

Finance Manager

Michael Page Finance
Northampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

The Finance Manager will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day financial operations and overseeing daily transactional duties within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This role works closely with the CFO who will provide great mentorship and guidance to the successful candidate.

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Client Details

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Our client is a globally recognised high-performance engineering business with a strong reputation for innovation, precision manufacturing, and technical excellence.

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Description

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Key Responsibilities:

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* Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and supporting analysis.

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* Balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.

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* Contract Revenue Recognition.

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* Inventory valuations with provision assumptions.

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* Fixed Assets Register reconciliations.

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* HMRC for VAT, PAYE & P11D

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* R&D Tax Credit computations

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* Timesheets Reconciliations.

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* Manufactured Parts Costing.

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* Annual Budgeting & Quarterly Reforecasting.

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* Rolling Cashflows reporting and reconciliations.

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* Departmental and project reporting to include central overhead apportionment.

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* Monthly reporting packs for Directors.

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* Management and responsibility of the external annual Audit.

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Profile

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  • ACCA, CIMA, ACA fully qualified
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  • Ideally 2 years + PQE within a manufacturing / engineering business
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  • Experience of managing small teams of 1 or 2 direct reports
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  • MS office, in particular Advanced Excel and Power Query abilities
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  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
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  • Experience leading a month end and management accounting deadlines
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  • Strong analytical skills and diligence.
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Job Offer

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  • Salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000, dependent on the level of experience.
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  • Comprehensive benefits package
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  • Ability to grow your career in an established SME with the mentorship of a CFO
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If you're interested in this role, apply now.