Job Description
Finance Manager
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
£55k + benefits
Full-time, permanent
A high-impact opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a fast-growing UK waste management business with ambitious expansion plans. This role offers hands-on ownership, career development, and the chance to shape the finance function as the business grows towards £20m turnover. Candidates must be able to commute to the Aylesbury area.
The Role
Reporting to the Directors, you will take full responsibility for the UK finance function across two business units. You will manage day-to-day finance operations, deliver accurate management accounts, drive cashflow improvements, and oversee an outsourced finance team in India. You will also provide commercial insight, support growth initiatives, and play a key role in strategic decision-making.
About You
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
* 5-7+ years’ post-qualification experience in a hands-on Finance Manager or Financial Controller role
* Strong UK VAT, payroll and statutory accounts experience
* Experience managing outsourced/offshore finance teams and setting SLAs
* SME experience preferred; waste, logistics or transport sector advantageous
* Strong accounting systems experience (Xero preferred) and advanced Excel
* Experience with ERP integrations, Microsoft Dynamics and AI desirable
* Commercial, pragmatic and operationally focused
* Excellent leadership, communication and analytical skills
* Organised, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and focused on continuous improvement
* Able to translate numbers into actionable insight and interact confidently with non-finance stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all UK finance operations including general ledger, AR, AP, payroll interface, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, VAT and intercompany accounting
* Lead month-end and year-end close, produce management accounts with variance analysis and actionable commentary
* Prepare P&L and cashflow forecasts, manage cash and working capital
* Ensure VAT and statutory compliance, liaise with HMRC, prepare year-end accounts with external advisers
* Manage budgeting, rolling forecasts, commercial and pricing analysis
* Develop KPIs and dashboards for operational managers and senior leadership
* Oversee outsourced finance services, maintain controls, SLAs and quality assurance
* Implement internal controls, process improvements, automation and system integrations
* Act as primary contact for lenders, auditors and external advisors
* Provide ad hoc commercial and project finance support
* Deliver KPIs including timely management accounts, improved working capital, zero compliance errors, successful offshore delivery, and finance automation improvement
The Offer
£55k salary plus benefits including pension, holidays and performance bonus (per company policy)
* Career development and the opportunity to shape the finance function of a growing business
* Permanent, full-time position with immediate start preferred
* High level of ownership and exposure to Directors
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Finance Manager looking to take ownership and make a meaningful impact, apply today for immediate consideration.