Finance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving SME in Milton Keynes is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and analysis. This full-time, office-based role involves preparing management accounts, managing cashflow, and supporting budgeting processes. Ideal candidates will be qualified finance professionals with strong analytical skills and experience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Free onsite parking

Exposure to all areas of the business

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with ACCA, CIMA, ACA or QBE.
• Solid experience in management and financial reporting.
• Experience in an SME or fast-paced commercial setting.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Managing month-end close processes including reconciliations.
• Daily cashflow management and forecasting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive approach

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Job description

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Location: Milton Keynes, MK (Fully Office-Based)

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Finance Manager to join a thriving and growing SME business based in Milton Keynes.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary package
• Free onsite parking
• 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)

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