Finance Manager in Saint Neots

Finance Manager - North Hykeham (LN6) or St Neots (PE19) - Permanent - Hybrid

£60,000 - £70,000

• 25 days annual leave inclusive of up to 3 days Christmas shut-down
• Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Annual Wellbeing allowance
• Two pension schemes to choose from
• Private Medical Insurance + discounts for additional family members
• Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary
• Share Save scheme
• Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Career development support

Our finance team of 4 is growing to support the company’s ambitious growth strategy. This is a new role and an opportunity for someone who enjoys seeing the bigger picture and the intricacies of a business like MASS supporting the Financial Controller.

How you’ll support us

Working primarily from our Little Paxton or Lincoln offices with hybrid working, I would love to speak to someone who can show they are:

• Curious and enthusiastic about our business, comfortable providing financial guidance and challenge to non-finance stakeholders, building positive relationships and championing good financial awareness and operational practice across the business.
• Supportive and able to assist with any financial queries from how to add an order to the finance system to how Revenue Recognition works.
• Experienced in practical implementation of governance processes.
• Able to practically support the other members of our Team.
• Keen to explore new ways to deliver MI to support the growing needs of the business.
• Adaptable to support a wide range of projects with different complexities.

Key Responsibilities

This role supports the delivery of robust financial control, forecasting and business insight across MASS. It requires a commercially aware finance professional who can support day-to-day finance operations, developing the broader business partnering / FP&A role.

• Working closely with delivery functions to maintain a broad understanding of the business, its projects and their complexities, with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Support internal stakeholders with queries relating to the finance system (currently Access Focalpoint) and associated processes.
• Support internal and external reporting requirements, including submissions such as SSRO, RDEC and ONS.
• Complete month-end activities and forecasting for Support Functions, working alongside delivery-focused financial support.
• Provide cover, as required, across project and financial accounting, accounts administration and payroll activities.
• Assist with the design and implementation of our future finance systems and improved finance processes.

Essential

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Ability to work with internal stakeholders to support forecasting, reporting and finance process requirements.
• Ability to understand the wider business context and apply financial insight to operational and strategic decision-making.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strong commercial awareness and a sound understanding of finance processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a practical and pragmatic approach.
• Highly competent in Excel, with the ability to analyse, interpret and present financial information clearly, using current reporting tools.
• A UK National and eligible to work in the UK
• Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance, with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance if required.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Power BI and/or Copilot for Excel.
• Previous experience of implementing, or supporting the implementation of a finance system.
• Ability to visualise how new systems and processes can be designed to support MASS effectively.
• Good understanding of SSRO requirements.
• A good understanding of RDEC requirements.
• A strategic mindset, with the potential to develop further into a broader business partnering and FP&A capability.

Who is MASS?

MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly-secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential. We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so you’re ready for digital transformation.

Wellbeing is at the core of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and achieve their full potential. Our people are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals, including mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive employee assistance programme.

MASS is an equal opportunities employer; we know that our people are smart, skilled and motivated and in return we provide a friendly workplace where everyone is valued and has the chance to make an impact.

Apply today to see how working for MASS could work for you!