Finance Team Leader
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,000.0 to £35,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31,000 - £35,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | Corby, Northamptonshire, NG15FW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4721554_1756998484 |
Summary
Finance Team Leader
Location: Corby
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Direct Reports: 5 direct reports
About the Role
We're recruiting on behalf of a dynamic and growing business based in Corby, currently seeking a Finance Team Leader to oversee its day-to-day finance operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, experienced finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about leading teams and driving operational excellence. This role offers the chance to take ownership of core finance functions, lead a small team, and contribute to wider business initiatives. You'll be working closely with senior finance leaders and have a real impact on shaping processes and delivering value across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership:
Manage and mentor the Finance Team, overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general ledger activities. Delegate tasks effectively and monitor team performance.
Operational Excellence:
Promote financial best practices and ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all finance operations.
Credit Control:
Lead credit control efforts, focusing on building strong client relationships and reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
Business Partnering:
Collaborate with the CFO and Head of Finance to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
Project Involvement:
Support and contribute to process improvement initiatives, system upgrades, and other value-adding projects.
Compliance & Controls:
Ensure all financial operations comply with internal policies and external regulations.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Fully AAT qualified (will look at QBE)
- Proven experience in a finance team leadership or supervisory role
- Strong technical understanding of financial operations and controls
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and confident working with data
- Experience using ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels
- Detail-oriented, ambitious, and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting ERP implementations or finance system upgrades
Why Apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking finance team. If you're ambitious, collaborative, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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