Commercial Finance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to lead their finance team. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to significantly impact business performance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership and analytical skills, ready to manage finance operations and partner with senior leaders. Long-term career development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Hands-on financial management role

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Commercial Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector or similar product-based industry.
• Ability to manage and develop a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial reports.
• Lead month-end and year-end processes, producing management accounts.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and performance analysis.
• Support operational decision-making with financial insight.
• Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercially minded

Analytical skills

Communication with non-finance stakeholders

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Overview

Commercial Finance Manager - Manufacturing | Milton Keynes. Location: Milton Keynes, UK. Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering. Salary: £60,000 - £70,000. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.

Morgan McKinley is working exclusively with a market-leading manufacturing business in Milton Keynes to recruit a dynamic and commercially focused Commercial Finance Manager. This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) to step into a key leadership role within a fast-paced and growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial reports.
• Lead month-end and year-end processes, producing management accounts and board packs.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and performance analysis.
• Support operational decision-making with financial insight and cost analysis.
• Drive process improvements, systems enhancements, and efficiency initiatives.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Proven track record as a Commercial Finance Manager, or a strong Finance Business Partner ready to step up.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector or similar product-based industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Commercially minded, analytical, and able to communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking manufacturing company in Milton Keynes.
• Broad role offering both hands-on financial management and strategic input.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and long-term career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to partner with senior leaders and shape business performance.

Apply Now

If you are an ambitious and commercially focused finance professional looking for the next step in your career as a Commercial Finance Manager, we'd love to hear from you. Contact: Lewis Temple - Morgan McKinley
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