Finance Manager

Role: Finance ManagerLocation: Milton KeynesHours: Full time, PermanentSalary: £60,000 (DOE) Fully office based

BIG 4 BACKGROUND ESSENTIAL (PwC, EY, KPMG or Deloitte)

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Finance Manager to join a fast-growing, ambitious business where finance plays a central role in shaping commercial decisions. This role would suit a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) who is keen to take full ownership of the finance function and make a real impact as the business continues to scale.

We are recruiting on behalf of a bold, high-energy organisation operating in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment. The business values autonomy, pace and commercial thinking, and is looking for a finance leader who can turn data into insight and numbers into action.

• £60,000 salary (dependent on experience)

• High-impact role with real autonomy

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making

• Fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment

• Opportunity to shape processes and influence growth

Financial accounting & control

• Ownership of month-end, management accounts and reconciliations

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the P&L and balance sheet

• Maintain strong controls and audit readiness

Commercial finance

• Lead budgeting and re-forecasting cycles

• Build robust financial models to explain performance and support decisions

• Partner with stakeholders to optimise margins, cost centres and ROI

Financial compliance

• Manage VAT, Corporation Tax and statutory returns

• Liaise with external accountants and advisers

Data & decision support

• Translate complex or messy data into clear commercial insight

• Improve reporting, automate processes and champion smarter tools

Treasury & cash management

• Ownership of cashflow, liquidity and working capital

• Anticipate funding needs and manage FX exposure where relevant

• Line management and development of a Finance Officer

• Reporting directly into the COO

Essential:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Trained within the Big 4 (PwC, EY, KPMG or Deloitte)

• Strong technical grounding with commercial acu