Finance Manager

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes); Bicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes) is recruiting for a Finance Manager based in Bicester. The role reports to the Financial Controller and covers financial accounting, reporting, controls and business partnering with financial and operational stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with manufacturing experience, strong technical accounting and Excel skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders across Finance and the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Manufacturing experience beneficial
• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel and reporting capability
• Ability to work with Finance and wider business stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Support month end and year end close processes
• Prepare and review journals, reconciliations and balance sheet information
• Collaborate with operational teams to analyse financial performance
• Support analysis of actual performance vs budgets/forecasts
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliant reporting
• Develop and improve financial reporting processes, systems and controls
• Ensure accuracy of financial information for management reporting

Skills

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Reporting capability

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Job description

Finance Manager - 60,000 - 70,000 - High Tech Manufacturing - Bicester

Working in partnership with the Financial Controller, you will support the delivery of accurate financial reporting across a high-end, high-tech manufacturing business.

The role will have a broad remit across financial accounting, reporting, controls and business partnering, with the opportunity to work closely with both Finance and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities for the Finance Manager include:

• Support the month end and year end close process, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and delivered within deadlines.
• Prepare and review financial journals, reconciliations and balance sheet information.
• Work closely with operational teams to understand financial performance and provide insightful analysis and commentary.
• Support the wider Finance team with analysis of actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain strong financial controls and processes, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of financial reporting processes, systems and controls.
• Work closely with the business to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial information used for management reporting.

Profile

• It is essential the candidate is a Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel and reporting capability.
• Able to work closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.

The Company

The business is a high-end, high-tech manufacturing organisation operating in a fast paced and highly innovative environment. With a strong focus on technology, quality and continued development, the business offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing Finance function and play an important role in supporting its continued success.

Salary & Benefits

The role of Finance Manager has a salary range of 60,000 - 70,000 and excellent benefits.