Senior Finance Manager

DiverseJobsMatter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

Car schemes and fuel card

Enhanced pension contributions

Private medical insurance

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

DiverseJobsMatter is seeking a skilled Brand Controller (Finance Business Partner) in Milton Keynes, UK. This full-time, permanent position entails driving financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and strategic insights for senior stakeholders. Candidates should be qualified accountants (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with experience in finance management. Promoted benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, and 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Proven experience as a Senior Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the financial performance of a brand or business function.
• Lead the development and management of budgets and forecasts.
• Provide commercial and financial insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Brand Controller (Finance Business Partner – Automotive/Retail)

Location: Milton Keynes, UK

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

Our client is seeking a commercially focused Brand Controller to join a central finance function, acting as a key finance business partner to a specific brand or group function. This role is responsible for financial planning, performance analysis, and providing strategic commercial insight to senior stakeholders.

You will play a critical role in driving financial performance through robust budgeting, forecasting, and decision support in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the financial performance of a brand or business function.
• Lead the development and management of budgets and forecasts.
• Provide commercial and financial insights to senior leadership to support decision-making.
• Partner with Brand/Functional Directors and management teams to maximise financial performance.
• Monitor and analyse financial results, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support the development of business cases and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure strong financial governance, controls, and reporting standards.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders and board-level contacts.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Proven experience as a Senior Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience using SAP or similar financial systems.
• Background in automotive, retail, or other fast-paced commercial industries.

Core Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence business decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Car schemes (including options for family members) and fuel card
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits package tailored to individual needs
• Health and wellbeing support programmes
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Access to extensive learning and development resources