Finance Manager

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking a Finance Manager for a well-established not-for-profit in Milton Keynes. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and business partnering with senior leadership to support informed decision-making.

Lead day-to-day finance operations, produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, and financial analysis while ensuring compliance and driving process improvements. Hybrid working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified status in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Experience as Finance Manager or similar.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
• Ability to translate financial data for non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience in not-for-profit sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the finance function and robust controls.
• Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Partner with budget holders to support planning and performance monitoring.
• Develop annual budgets and longer-term financial plans.
• Ensure statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements compliance.
• Monitor cash flow and manage resources.
• Drive process improvements across finance processes and reporting.
• Support year-end accounts and coordinate with external auditors.
• Provide financial guidance to non-finance stakeholders.
• Contribute to projects improving operational efficiency and financial sustainability.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial controls

Data interpretation

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Systems skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

As Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the financial health and long-term success of a well-established not-for-profit organisation in Milton Keynes. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, process improvements, and business partnering to ensure informed decision-making across the organisation.

Client Details

An organisation in the not-for-profit sector, based in Milton Keynes.

Description

• Lead the day-to-day management of the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting.
• Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with budget holders across the organisation to support effective financial planning and performance monitoring.
• Assist in the development and delivery of annual budgets and longer-term financial plans.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal financial requirements.
• Monitor cash flow and support the effective management of organisational resources.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Support the preparation of year-end accounts and coordinate activities with external auditors.
• Provide financial guidance and support to non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding across the organisation.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives that strengthen operational efficiency and financial sustainability.

Profile

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Part-qualified status in a recognised accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
• The ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements within a finance function.
• Strong systems skills and confidence working with financial software and reporting tools.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to build positive working relationships across an organisation.
• Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

Job Offer

• Salary of up to £52,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• The opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a meaningful impact on people's lives.
• A supportive, inclusive, and values-led working environment.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence organisational decision-making.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career growth.

As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.