Finance Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to join one of our clients, a leading manufacturer in Milton Keynes. With a real family feel and supportive working environment, they are looking for a Finance Manager to join their long-standing team who will thrive in a fast-paced environment in a hands-on, commercially focused role. As a Finance Manager, you will be overseeing a small finance team, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, insightful analysis and full statutory compliance. You will have experience with month-end processes, financial reporting, day-to-day finance operations and leading a team. Key responsibilities of a Finance Manager include: * Maintain accurate and timely finance operations across all processes * Prepare monthly management accounts * Coordinate both internal and external audits and prepare year-end audit files * Support with budgeting and forecasting * Oversee purchase, sales and general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations and fixed assets * Manage weekly and monthly cashflow forecasting * Oversee payroll preparation and processing and pension administration * Analyse production efficiency, scrap rates, stock movements and identify cost-saving opportunities * Provide financial insight on operational decisions and support cost control * Lead the effective use of systems, ensuring data accuracy * Produce daily, weekly and monthly KPI reporting * Lead, support and develop the finance team * Offer financial guidance to managers across the business Key skills and experience required for a Finance Manager: * AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualified, part-qualified or substantial relevant experience * Experience with leading or managing a team * Understanding of financial accounting and reporting If you have the required experience and are looking for an opportunity within a company that will add value to you, then please apply now