Finance Manager.

Role: Finance Manager
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday (Office Hours)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join our client's established team.

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a varied role where you can combine management accounting, commercial analysis and team leadership? Do you enjoy working closely with stakeholders across a business and being involved in the day-to-day running of the finance function?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Who are we?

Our client is a well-established business based in Milton Keynes, seeking a Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance and oversee the day-to-day finance operations. This is a hands-on position offering a broad range of responsibilities and the opportunity to manage a small finance team.

Benefits:

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday office hours
• Fully office-based role
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to manage and develop a small team
• Varied role with exposure to multiple areas of the business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Duties of a Finance Manager:

• Manage and support a small finance team
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Oversee the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, provisions and balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitor and manage cashflow
• Produce monthly sales and margin reporting
• Support budget preparation and forecasting activities
• Work closely with departmental managers to review costs and financial performance
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation and external audit requirements
• Oversee VAT returns, corporation tax reporting and statutory submissions
• Manage the Capex process from approval through to review
• Oversee payment runs and ensure financial controls are maintained
• Support process improvements and finance system developments
• Provide financial insight to support business decision-making

What we would like from you:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar role
• Experience managing or mentoring a small team
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience working with ERP systems would be advantageous
• A proactive and hands-on approach

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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