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Finance Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Newton Aycliffe - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
KCR are supporting a well-established public sector organisation in Newton Aycliffe in the recruitment of an experienced Finance Manager to join their senior leadership team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and commercially aware finance professional to take ownership of the organisations financial operations and lead a small dedicated team.
The Role
Reporting into senior leadership you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day finance function while supporting long-term financial planning and governance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing a small finance team
- Managing the full finance function including AP AR payroll and cash flow
- Preparing and monitoring annual budgets and longer-term financial plans
- Producing timely and accurate management accounts and year-end statements
- Supporting audit processes and maintaining strong financial controls
- Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and frameworks
- Providing financial insight to support strategic decision-making
The Person
- Proven experience in a finance management or senior finance role
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
- Experience overseeing multiple finance processes (e.g. payroll AP/AR reporting)
- Ability to manage support and develop a small team
- Confident communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across the organisation
- Strong systems and Excel skills
Desirable:
- Experience within a public sector or local government environment
- A recognised accountancy qualification (or actively studying)
Whats on Offer
- Salary up to 47000
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Additional employee benefits and wellbeing support
Required Experience:
Manager
