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Finance Business Partner Northamptonshire - Up To 65,000 Are you an experienced commercial finance professional with a passion for partnering operational heads ? Do you thrive when you're out in the business, translating complex finance data into actionable strategy? I am partnering a stable, established and growing multisite operation in Northamptonshire who are looking to add a Finance Business Partner to their team. The Role As a Finance Business Partner within the organisation, you won't be chained to a desk at HQ. You will be a commercial bridge between the HQ and regional site managers and operational leads. Your day-to-day will involve: Driving Performance: Moving beyond the "what" to the "why." You'll analyse site KPIs to identify trends, risks, and most importantly opportunities. True Partnering: Acting as a trusted partner to non-finance stakeholders, helping them understand their budgets and improve departmental performance. Strategic Planning: Leading the budgeting and forecasting process for your sites and regions. Process Evolution: You'll have the autonomy to challenge how reporting, analysis and tasks are being undertaken as well and being able to drive positive change where needed. About You You will be ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified , but more importantly have proven business partnering experience. You can explain a P&L to non financial stakeholders alongside being able to deliver finance insights to leadership and board. We're looking for: Commercial Curiosity: You need to be able to demonstrate experience of embedding yourself withing the organisation, understanding strategies, objectives and business opportunities/challenges. Adaptability: With any multi-site set ups, you will need to be able to demonstrate experience of partnering professionals within a range of environments with an array of personalities. Confidence: You aren't afraid to challenge the status quo or hold stakeholders accountable. Full Driving License: You'll be visiting our various sites across the county, so you'll need to be mobile. Why This Role? This is an opportunity that is rare in the current market. With the organisation having their finger on the pulse of change whilst also remaining a market leader, there is no better time to join the organisation. Here is what is on offer. Salary: Competitive salary up to 65,000 per annum Flexibility: The business are a modern set up and they offer a hybrid working environment alongside general flexibility as and when needed. Growth: The firm has a proven track record of promoting from within meaning there is more than a job on offer, this is a career opportunity. Culture: A supportive, professional, and down-to-earth environment where your opinion matters, you can drive change and also be a key player in the future success of the organisation.

Role Interim Financial Controller Salary 80,000 - 85,000 + Benefits Location Milton Keynes An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a fast-paced, international manufacturing business. This is a highly visible leadership role, requiring a technically strong finance professional who can combine hands-on financial control with the ability to lead and develop a medium-sized finance team in a complex operational environment. Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will take ownership of financial reporting, controls, compliance, treasury, and transactional finance, while also driving process improvement and ERP optimisation across the function. This role would suit someone comfortable operating strategically whilst remaining close to the detail and capable of building strong relationships across the wider business. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a finance team of 9, including direct management responsibility for transactional finance and reporting functions Own the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to group finance Maintain full control of balance sheet reconciliations, P&L integrity, and cashflow forecasting Ensure compliance with accounting standards, governance requirements, VAT, and tax regulations Manage year-end audit processes and relationships with external auditors and advisers Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and working capital performance Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across the business Deliver insightful financial analysis and commentary to support operational and commercial decision-making Drive finance process improvement initiatives and support ERP system optimisation Partner with senior stakeholders across finance, operations, and support functions Support international trade and finance processes within a multi-site and international operating environment Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance within the finance team Skills & Experience Required Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller or senior finance leader within a manufacturing, FMCG, or operational business Strong technical accounting, reporting, and financial controls background Experience managing and developing medium-sized finance teams in a fast-paced environment Strong month-end, statutory reporting, audit, and compliance experience Experience overseeing transactional finance, treasury, and cash management Advanced ERP systems experience with strong IT and systems improvement capability Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when required Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills Resilient, proactive, and comfortable working in a demanding operational environment Desirable Experience within an international or multi-site organisation Previous exposure to ERP implementation or optimisation projects Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar ERP systems Experience supporting process re-engineering or finance transformation initiatives Understanding of international VAT and cross-border finance processes Experience managing cost reduction or restructuring projects

Sector: Private Equity-Backed Morgan Mckinley are supporting a PE backed business in their search for a Group Financial Controller, you will be the backbone of the finance function. We are a fast-paced, PE-backed service business where accuracy, speed, and visibility are paramount. You will lead the core finance team and oversee the FP&A function to ensure that our commercial decisions are backed by "one version of the truth." This is a high-visibility role, acting as the right hand to the CFO and ensuring the business is audit-ready, scalable, and operationally excellent. Financial Control & Reporting Consolidation: Lead the month-end close process for the Group, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of management accounts. Service-Sector Metrics: Own the reporting of service-specific KPIs, including WIP (Work in Progress), Revenue Recognition, and Staff Utilization. The "Audit-Ready" Environment: Maintain a robust control framework across the group to satisfy PE-level scrutiny and year-end requirements. Leadership & FP&A Integration Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of Number , overseeing the transactional and management accounting functions. FP&A Oversight: While managing the "actuals," you will oversee the FP&A lead to ensure that budgeting, rolling forecasts, and variance analyses are integrated with the core ledger. System Optimization: Drive the improvement of financial systems to automate manual reporting and enhance data integrity. Cash & Working Capital Cash Flow Excellence: Manage the group's cash position, with a focus on optimizing the Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle within a service-based billing environment. Debt Management: Monitor banking covenants and provide necessary reporting to lenders and PE investors. The Candidate Profile Qualified: ACA / ACCA / CIMA with substantial post-qualified experience (likely 5-8 years+). Service Industry Background: Experience in a business where "people are the product" is highly desirable (understanding billable hours, project margins, and contract revenue). PE Experience: You are comfortable with the "weekly/monthly" reporting rhythm required by Private Equity and the focus on EBITDA integrity. Technical Expert: A strong technician who enjoys "getting under the hood" of the accounts to fix processes and improve accuracy. Communication: Ability to distill complex technical accounting into clear, commercial summaries for the CFO and the Board.

Pricing Manager 50,000 - 60,000 + Benefits UK (Remote/Hybrid) Are you the "Excel Legend" in your current office? Do you enjoy getting under the hood of a dataset to find out what's actually happening with the margins? We are representing a well-established national group looking for a Pricing Manager to lead their day-to-day commercial data function. This is a hands-on role perfect for a technical specialist who loves building tools and ensuring pricing accuracy across a large business. The Core Mission As the Pricing Manager, you will be the lead specialist for the group's pricing integrity. You'll be responsible for maintaining and updating the models that keep the business competitive. This isn't just about high-level theory; it's about the "nitty-gritty" of data-ensuring cost changes are reflected accurately and margins are protected. The Excel Standard We'll be honest: if you don't love spreadsheets, you won't love this role. We need a Super-User who can navigate complex workbooks with ease. You should be comfortable with: Model Maintenance: Taking existing pricing models and making them faster, better, and more accurate. Advanced Logic: High proficiency in SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, and data arrays. Data Cleaning: Using Power Query to pull together data from different parts of the business without breaking a sweat. Reporting: Creating clear, functional dashboards that the sales teams can actually use. What You'll Be Doing Price Implementation: Managing the end-to-end process of price changes and updates across the system. Margin Support: Providing the commercial teams with the data they need to make informed decisions. Trend Analysis: Spotting patterns in product performance and flagging risks or opportunities to senior management. Process Improvement: Finding ways to automate the boring stuff so you can focus on the interesting data. The Ideal Profile Highly Analytical: You likely come from a Pricing, Commercial Analysis, or Finance background. The "Fixer": You enjoy troubleshooting data errors and building robust templates. Detail Oriented: You're the person who catches the decimal point error before it goes live. Communication: You can explain a data trend to a non-technical colleague without using too much jargon. What's in it for you? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Analyst or an established Pricing Manager to own the pricing function for a respected group. It offers a stable environment, a supportive team, and the chance to be the definitive technical expert in your field. Think you have the Excel skills we need? Apply with your CV today.

Interim Accounts Payable Manager Location : Bedford Contract: Interim (3-6 months) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Day Rate: Competetive The Role Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager to support their finance team during a busy period. The successful candidate will take ownership of the accounts payable function, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, maintaining strong financial controls, and overseeing the timely processing of supplier payments. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic oversight and operational involvement. Key Responsibilities - Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process - Manage, mentor, and support the AP team - Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments - Maintain and improve financial controls and procedures - Resolve supplier queries and build strong vendor relationships - Lead month-end close activities related to payables - Support audits and ensure compliance with company policies - Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies - Assist with system implementations or transitions (if applicable) Key Requirements - Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Manager or similar role - Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and best practices - Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment - Ability to quickly assess, stabilise, and improve processes - Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - Immediately available or on short notice

Accounts Payable Assistant Location: Milton Keynes Type: Full-time / Permanent Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 About the Company We're working with a leading name in the engineering and manufacturing sector. Known for quality and strong values, they are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to support their busy finance team. The Role You'll be responsible for maintaining an accurate purchase ledger, handling supplier payments, and supporting month-end reporting. This role involves working with both UK and European group companies, so good communication and attention to detail are key. Key Responsibilities: Process invoices, credit notes, and intercompany transactions in SAP Reconcile purchase ledger, transit, and control accounts Prepare supplier payments (BACS, cheques, online banking) Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close Resolve supplier queries and build strong relationships Assist with group reporting and ad hoc finance projects What We're Looking For Essential: Accounts payable experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment Hands on use of SAP Good knowledge of ledger processes and reconciliations Proficient Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables) Strong organisation and accuracy Desirable: Intercompany or group reporting experience Why Join This is a stable, well-regarded business that values its people and invests in continuous improvement. You'll gain variety, responsibility, and a clear path to develop within a supportive finance team.

Credit Controller Luton Office Full-time, Permanent This is a great opportunity to join an established, growing business where you'll take full ownership of your own ledger and work closely with teams across the company to improve cash flow, reduce overdue debt, and support a smooth customer experience. What you'll be doing Managing a portfolio of high-value customer accounts from start to finish Handling everything from reconciliations and stop supplies to payment plans and dispute resolution Acting as the go-to contact for your customers, building strong relationships internally and externally Working cross-functionally with sales, customer service, and depots across the UK to resolve queries quickly Monitoring customer creditworthiness and ensuring records are regularly updated Taking part in team meetings and supporting the wider finance function with month-end reporting Getting involved in continuous improvement projects and supporting changes to systems or processes What you'll have Proven experience working as a Credit Controller Strong communication skills - written, verbal, and over the phone A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a focus on customer service Confidence using Excel (advanced level preferred) Experience using Microsoft Business Central is a bonus, but not essential A methodical and organised approach to prioritising workload Willingness to travel to other sites if required About the business The company is a market-leading supplier within its industry, known for delivering high-quality products to private, trade, and industrial customers. With a heritage dating back to the 1950s, and part of a global group since 2003, the business is committed to continuous improvement and puts customer focus, safety, and teamwork at the heart of what they do. If you're a Credit Controller who wants to take real ownership of your role, work across departments, and be part of a company that values collaboration and quality, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for more info.

Job Advert Data Analyst / Commercial Analyst Location: Witham, Essex (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week in office) Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 per annum (depending on experience) Morgan McKinley are proud to be working with an exciting client based in Witham who are looking to add a Data Analyst / Commercial Analyst to their Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded individual who enjoys working with data, producing insights, and supporting commercial decision-making in a fast-paced environment. The Role As a key member of the Finance Team, you will: Support the Head of Commercial Finance with analysis and insight across customer, category, and product levels. Provide critical analysis to drive efficiencies, improve profitability, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Deliver accurate and timely reporting (daily, weekly, and monthly) to inform finance and wider stakeholders. Develop dashboards and reports to improve visibility of business performance. Partner with different teams (sales, operations, finance) to provide meaningful insights that drive better decision-making. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning models. Maintain data integrity, ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple systems and sources. Support ad-hoc analysis and projects as required. About You Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related discipline (preferred). Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, and multi-channel environment. Need to be able to commute a few days a week into the office. If you are looking for the next step in your career as a Data / Commercial Analyst and want to join a dynamic organisation, apply today to find out more.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Analyst to join my clients team on a contract basis to provide expert support and enhancement of there Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance platform. Key Responsibilities: Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting for the D365 Finance modules Liaise directly with finance stakeholders to gather requirements and implement system enhancements Document issues, processes, and system changes clearly for future reference Deliver user training and prepare user guides as needed Support integration efforts with third-party systems and reporting tools Monitor system performance and recommend improvements Assist with month-end and year-end financial close activities from a system perspective. Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience (3+ years) working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance in a finance systems support Strong knowledge of finance processes and accounting fundamentals Ability to quickly understand and adapt to existing system configurations Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Experience supporting finance teams during critical periods (close, audits, etc.) Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

We are looking for an experienced Finance Analyst to join my clients team on a contract basis to provide expert support and enhancement of there Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance platform. Key Responsibilities: Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting for the D365 Finance modules Liaise directly with finance stakeholders to gather requirements and implement system enhancements Document issues, processes, and system changes clearly for future reference Deliver user training and prepare user guides as needed Support integration efforts with third-party systems and reporting tools Monitor system performance and recommend improvements Assist with month-end and year-end financial close activities from a system perspective. Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience (3+ years) working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance in a finance systems support Strong knowledge of finance processes and accounting fundamentals Ability to quickly understand and adapt to existing system configurations Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Experience supporting finance teams during critical periods (close, audits, etc.) Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Morgan McKinley are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a forward-thinking 50M turnover business that's redefining what finance can be. With heavy investment in ERP, CRM, and automation, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager to combine traditional accounting with cutting-edge data analytics - helping shape the future of the business. In this broad and exciting role, you'll work closely with senior leaders, taking ownership of the month-end process while turning data into actionable insight. No two days will be the same - one day you'll be producing management accounts, the next you'll be building PowerBI dashboards or helping streamline a process to boost profitability. Key responsibilities include: Taking ownership of month-end journals, reconciliations, and core finance processes Producing accurate management accounts and insightful reporting packs Building dashboards in PowerBI and ERP systems to highlight key trends Partnering with department managers to improve margins and data quality Leading process improvements and automation projects across finance Analysing 25+ years of historical data to uncover opportunities for growth Supporting ERP and technology transformation initiatives About you: We're looking for a digitally minded finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for turning numbers into insight. You'll thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment, be naturally curious, and enjoy finding smarter, more efficient ways of doing things. What's on offer: Salary from 45,000- 55,000 depending on experience Profit-sharing scheme and private medical (including dental & optical) after probation Hybrid flexibility, Milton Keynes based 28 days flexible holiday (including bank holidays) A varied, impactful role with genuine responsibility and the freedom to innovate If you would like to find out more please reach out to Dayam Ali at Morgan McKinley.

Location: Milton Keynes, UK Sector: Software / Technology Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Morgan McKinley is working with a rapidly growing software business backed by a global technology group to recruit a talented Finance Manager . With strong revenue growth and ambitious plans to scale significantly over the next decade, this is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal stage of its journey. About the Role As Finance Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening the finance function, driving best-in-class processes, and providing commercial insight to support ambitious growth targets. Key Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day financial operations, overseeing a small finance team. Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts. Provide financial analysis and insight to support strategic decisions. Partner with senior leadership and operational teams to drive performance. Support integration of acquisitions and scalability of finance systems. About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Experience as a Finance Manager or similar finance leadership role. Background in software, SaaS, or technology sectors highly desirable. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at senior level. Why Apply? Join a fast-growing software and technology business backed by a global leader. Be part of a purpose-driven company making a real impact in higher education and unique venues. Play a pivotal role in building a best-in-class finance team. Competitive salary, benefits, and long-term progression opportunities. Apply Now If you are a commercially focused and ambitious finance professional looking to take ownership of a Finance Manager role within a rapidly growing software business, we'd love to hear from you. Get in contact with Lewis at Morgan McKinley on (phone number removed) or alternatively email your CV to Lewis on