Role: Finance Manager
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Full time, permanent
Salary: £60,000 (DOE)
Working pattern: Fully office-based
BIG 4 BACKGROUND ESSENTIAL (PwC, EY, KPMG or Deloitte)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a fast-growing, ambitious business where finance is central to commercial decision-making. This role suits a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) who wants full ownership of the finance function and the chance to make a tangible impact as the business scales.
About the business
We’re recruiting on behalf of a bold, high-energy organisation operating in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment. The culture values autonomy, pace and commercial thinking, and they’re looking for a finance leader who can turn numbers into insight and action.
What’s on offer
£60,000 salary (dependent on experience)
High-impact role with real autonomy
Direct exposure to senior leadership
Entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment
Opportunity to shape processes and influence growth
Key responsibilities
Ownership of month-end, management accounts and reconciliations
Ensure accuracy and integrity of the P&L and balance sheet
Maintain strong financial controls and audit readiness
Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles
Build financial models to support decision-making
Partner with stakeholders to optimise margins and costs
Manage VAT, Corporation Tax and statutory returns
Liaise with external accountants and advisers
Improve reporting, automate processes and enhance data quality
Ownership of cashflow, liquidity and working capital
Line management of a Finance Officer
Report directly to the COO
What we’re looking for
Essential:
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Big 4 trained (PwC, EY, KPMG or Deloitte)
Strong technical and commercial skillset
Advanced Excel / Sheets capability
Confident stakeholder communicator
Proactive, hands-on mindset
Desirable:
FMCG, consumer or scale-up experience
Exposure to VAT complexity, inventory and multi-channel sales
ERP system experience
Personal qualities:
Ambitious, commercially curious and energetic
Self-starter with a willingness to learn
Strong cultural alignment
If you’re interested, please apply with your most recent CV.
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