Role: Finance Manager
Location: Milton Keynes, MK (Fully Office-Based)
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Finance Manager to join a thriving and growing SME business based in Milton Keynes.
Who are we?
A long-established, privately owned business with a strong presence in its market and ambitious plans for continued growth and development. With ongoing investment in new systems and operational enhancements, this is a business embracing change and opportunity, offering a collaborative, commercial environment where your contribution will be visible and valued.
Benefits:
Competitive salary package
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free onsite parking
Pension scheme
Full office-based role offering excellent exposure to all areas of the business
Duties of a Finance Manager:
This is a blended, hands-on role, ideal for a Management Accountant ready to take the next step into a Finance Manager position, while retaining operational and commercial finance responsibilities. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will support the business in achieving its strategic goals by delivering timely, accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis.
Key duties will include:
Preparation of monthly management accounts with full variance analysis and commentary
Managing month-end close processes including reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments
Daily cashflow management and forecasting
Producing sales, margin, and departmental cost reports for review with key stakeholders
Assisting in annual budgeting and regular forecasting activities
Supporting year-end processes, including liaising with external auditors
Overseeing VAT, corporation tax reporting, and statutory submissions
Managing capital expenditure processes and reporting
Processing payment runs and handling ad-hoc finance duties as required
What we would like from you:
We are seeking a qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or QBE finance professional with solid experience in management and financial reporting within an SME or fast-paced commercial setting.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strong analytical and commercial acumen
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset
Experience supporting operational and commercial teams with financial insight
Previous involvement in ERP systems implementation or enhancement (advantageous but not essential)
Strong organisational and time management abilities
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Management Accountant looking to secure their first Finance Manager role, with exposure to both operational and strategic finance in a growing business environment.
If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.
MKTEMP
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Role: Finance Manager
Location: Milton Keynes, MK (Fully Office-Based)
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Finance Manager to join a thriving and growing SME business based in Milton Keynes.
Who are we?
A long-established, privately owned business with a strong presence in its market and ambitious plans for continued growth and development. With ongoing investment in new systems and operational enhancements, this is a business embracing change and opportunity, offering a collaborative, commercial environment where your contribution will be visible and valued.
Benefits:
Competitive salary package
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free onsite parking
Pension scheme
Full office-based role offering excellent exposure to all areas of the business
Duties of a Finance Manager:
This is a blended, hands-on role, ideal for a Management Accountant ready to take the next step into a Finance Manager position, while retaining operational and commercial finance responsibilities. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will support the business in achieving its strategic goals by delivering timely, accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis.
Key duties will include:
Preparation of monthly management accounts with full variance analysis and commentary
Managing month-end close processes including reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments
Daily cashflow management and forecasting
Producing sales, margin, and departmental cost reports for review with key stakeholders
Assisting in annual budgeting and regular forecasting activities
Supporting year-end processes, including liaising with external auditors
Overseeing VAT, corporation tax reporting, and statutory submissions
Managing capital expenditure processes and reporting
Processing payment runs and handling ad-hoc finance duties as required
What we would like from you:
We are seeking a qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or QBE finance professional with solid experience in management and financial reporting within an SME or fast-paced commercial setting.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strong analytical and commercial acumen
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset
Experience supporting operational and commercial teams with financial insight
Previous involvement in ERP systems implementation or enhancement (advantageous but not essential)
Strong organisational and time management abilities
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Management Accountant looking to secure their first Finance Manager role, with exposure to both operational and strategic finance in a growing business environment.
If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.
MKTEMP
By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our Data Protection and Privacy statement and give OA Group authorisation to hold your provided data. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.
Would you like a slightly shorter or punchier version for social media or job boards too?