Job Description

Axil is the UK's leading manufacturing waste specialist, helping the likes of Bombardier, Cummins Engines, Beko and Birds Eye drive out waste costs. Our mission is to guarantee the best, high-quality customer service every time with value for money and improved environmental impact for every customer.

Job Purpose

We're seeking an experienced and driven Finance Manager to lead our day-to-day finance operations while supporting high-impact strategic initiatives. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to take ownership across management accounts reporting, team leadership, and business insight development.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and develop a finance team of three

, covering Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and general ledger functions Prepare and deliver

monthly management accounts

, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and insightful commentary Conduct

payroll processing

, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls Partner closely with the CFO to

develop financial insights

and enhance reporting capabilities across the business Play a central role in

FP&A

activities including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Support

value creation projects

, such as process improvements, system upgrades, pricing strategies, or M&A due diligence Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies

Person Specification

Essential

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent Proven experience in a similar finance line management role, ideally within a fast-paced, growth-oriented business Strong technical knowledge of management accounting, payroll, and financial controls Confident with financial modelling and data analysis tools (mainly excel) Exposure to supporting

strategic or value creation projects

(e.g. business case development, system implementations, operational efficiencies) Comfort working with ERP systems (business uses Microsoft Dynamics). Excellent communication skills and a track record of building strong relationships across all business levels Ambitious, detail-oriented, and proactive with a passion for delivering improvement and driving value Likes to have fun at work as this role will be based from the office in Corby

Desirable but not Essential

Experience in supporting ERP implementations or finance system upgrades Support or leading digital transformation or automation efforts
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Corby NN17 4AX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Management: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

ACCA (preferred) CIMA (preferred)
Work Location: In person