Finance Manager

Finance Manager, Milton Keynes £55- £60kpa plus benefits Our client, a rapidly expanding, scale-up business, has created a Finance Manager role to help them through their next period of growth. In this role, you will take full ownership of the finance function - from robust accounting and compliance to forecasting, commercial insight and cash management. You'll work closely with Operations, Sales, Marketing and Production, report directly to the executive team, and lead a small team. Open to candidates moving straight from practice. Key Duties: * Lead month-end close, management accounts and key reconciliations * Maintain accurate, reliable P&L and balance sheet reporting * Ensure compliance and keep the business audit-ready * Oversee budgeting and reforecasting cycles * Build commercial models to explain performance and support decisions * Partner with budget owners to improve cost control, margins and ROI * Manage VAT, Corporation Tax and all statutory submissions * Liaise with external accountants and advisers where required * Translate complex data into clear insights on unit economics, pricing, promotions and paybacks * Streamline processes and automate manual tasks * Manage cashflow, liquidity and working capital * Forecast funding needs and monitor FX exposure where relevant Ideal candidate profile: * Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) * Recently qualified preferred; experience from a Big 4 firm is advantageous * Solid technical foundation paired with sharp commercial awareness * Highly proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and confident building clear, reliable financial models * Strong communicator who can translate data into insight and drive decision-making * Takes genuine ownership - proactive, hands-on and focused on delivering results AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration