Finance Manager
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £65,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | Kettering, NN15 6XX |
| Company: | Hydrosave UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 77 |
Summary
Job Advert
Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Kettering
Salary: £65,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the water industry's most critical challenges while developing your
expertise across data, network operations, and strategic resolution planning. IGL is part of the South Staffordshire Group – a
3,000-strong organisation behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses – offering
long-term development and career progression.
The Finance Manager will support and assist the Head of Finance following the planned expansion of the business, preparing monthly
management accounts and related financial reports. This role includes managing the Sales and Purchase ledger teams with a focus on
providing guidance, mentoring and development opportunities to support team progression and succession planning.
The Role:
· Prepare and deliver accurate monthly Management Accounts.
· Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
· Manage and monitor project data to support accurate financial tracking and reporting.
· Oversee Sales and Purchase ledger functions, offering support where required.
· Administer monthly payroll processing in collaboration with HR to maintain accuracy and compliance.
· Submit monthly CIS Returns and quarterly VAT Returns in line with regulatory requirements.
· Assist and support the implementation of new ERP software (COINS)
· Support during annual audits and regulatory reporting activities.
· Assist in cash flow management and forecast.
· Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and key external customers.
· Manage, coach and support a team of three direct reports, overseeing their workload, setting clear expectations, and fostering a
collaborative and high-performing environment.
· Ensure compliance with Group Policies are embedded and maintained across all financial transactions.
What you’ll need:
· Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA)
· Demonstrable experience in producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and managing cash flow.
· Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a finance team.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
· Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
· Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all work.
· Prior experience in project accounting within the construction industry is desirable.
· Prior experience with COINS software is desirable.
What you’ll get in return:
* Family-Friendly Leave
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
* Financial & Life Assurance
Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
* Health & Wellbeing
Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
* Lifestyle & Perks
Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
* Professional Development
Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
* Inclusion & Belonging
Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, and more.
* Performance & Recognition
Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
* Flexibility & Opportunities
Overtime available and flexible shifts / hybrid working (role dependant)
Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Kettering
Salary: £65,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the water industry's most critical challenges while developing your
expertise across data, network operations, and strategic resolution planning. IGL is part of the South Staffordshire Group – a
3,000-strong organisation behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses – offering
long-term development and career progression.
The Finance Manager will support and assist the Head of Finance following the planned expansion of the business, preparing monthly
management accounts and related financial reports. This role includes managing the Sales and Purchase ledger teams with a focus on
providing guidance, mentoring and development opportunities to support team progression and succession planning.
The Role:
· Prepare and deliver accurate monthly Management Accounts.
· Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
· Manage and monitor project data to support accurate financial tracking and reporting.
· Oversee Sales and Purchase ledger functions, offering support where required.
· Administer monthly payroll processing in collaboration with HR to maintain accuracy and compliance.
· Submit monthly CIS Returns and quarterly VAT Returns in line with regulatory requirements.
· Assist and support the implementation of new ERP software (COINS)
· Support during annual audits and regulatory reporting activities.
· Assist in cash flow management and forecast.
· Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and key external customers.
· Manage, coach and support a team of three direct reports, overseeing their workload, setting clear expectations, and fostering a
collaborative and high-performing environment.
· Ensure compliance with Group Policies are embedded and maintained across all financial transactions.
What you’ll need:
· Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA)
· Demonstrable experience in producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and managing cash flow.
· Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a finance team.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
· Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
· Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all work.
· Prior experience in project accounting within the construction industry is desirable.
· Prior experience with COINS software is desirable.
What you’ll get in return:
* Family-Friendly Leave
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
* Financial & Life Assurance
Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
* Health & Wellbeing
Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
* Lifestyle & Perks
Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
* Professional Development
Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
* Inclusion & Belonging
Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, and more.
* Performance & Recognition
Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
* Flexibility & Opportunities
Overtime available and flexible shifts / hybrid working (role dependant)