Finance Manager

Northampton Business Directory; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A banking group in Wellingborough is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead month and year-end reporting and manage tax submissions. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, enabling employees to work from home two days per week. Candidates should be qualified or part-qualified (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with strong technical knowledge including FRS 102 / UK GAAP. The position promises clear long-term development opportunities and exposure to senior stakeholders within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven track record running BAU finance activity.
• Strong technical knowledge, including FRS 102 / UK GAAP.
• Experience in both practice and industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month end and year end reporting, including key reconciliations.
• Prepare FRS 102 consolidated accounts and support the audit.
• Manage tax, VAT and essential regulatory submissions.
• Strengthen controls, improve processes and support Finance risk activity.

Skills

BAU finance activity

Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 / UK GAAP

Education

Qualified or part-qualified (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager

Wellingborough | Hybrid (3 days in the office per week) Salary £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Step into a role that shapes how our Bank thinks, reports and plans financially.

You’ll take ownership of core reporting cycles, strengthen controls and bring fresh thinking to how our Finance and Treasury function operates. This is a role with genuine influence and room to grow.

Based in our Wellingborough head office, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home two days each week.

What you’ll do

• Lead month end and year end reporting, including key reconciliations.
• Prepare FRS 102 consolidated accounts and supporting the audit.
• Manage tax, VAT and essential regulatory submissions.
• Strengthen controls, improve processes and support Finance risk activity.

What makes this role stand out

• Clear long term development opportunities, from leading process improvements to contributing to system upgrades and taking on wider Finance responsibilities over time.
• Varied work across month end, audit, risk, systems and business partnering.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across the Bank.
• You’ll join a high‑trust team that shares knowledge openly and pulls together when deadlines hit.

What we’re looking for

• An experienced Finance Manager with a strong track record running BAU finance activity.
• Qualified or part‑qualified (ACCA, ACA or CIMA).
• Strong technical knowledge, including FRS 102 / UK GAAP.
• Ideally you will bring experience in both practice and industry.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Weatherbys Banking Group, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive. We believe that different perspectives and lived experiences make us stronger, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

As a proud Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re dedicated to creating an environment that’s accessible and inclusive for all. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you’ll be guaranteed an interview. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know we are here to support you.