Finance Manager

Finance Manager £50,000 – £55,000 | Permanent | Full Time Office Based | 8:30am – 4:30pm | Monday to Friday Lead. Improve. Influence. Deliver. We’re looking for a commercially sharp, hands-on Finance Manager who wants more than just month-end reporting. This is a key leadership role within a fast-moving manufacturing and logistics group where finance is central to operational success. You’ll lead a small team, partner closely with production and commercial colleagues, and play a pivotal role in driving performance, improving systems, and strengthening financial control. If you thrive in an SME environment where you can genuinely make an impact — this is your opportunity. Why This Role Stands Out ✔ True business partnering with operations and commercial teams ✔ Ownership of finance across multiple entities ✔ Opportunity to drive process improvement and automation ✔ High visibility role with real influence on decision-making ✔ Strong operational focus — not just reporting The Role You’ll take ownership of the full finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and meaningful commercial insight. You’ll lead: * Monthly management accounts and financial reporting * Budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning * Cashflow management and working capital performance * Payroll, pensions and statutory compliance * Cost accounting, production analysis and margin improvement * System optimisation (Microsoft Business Central) * Audit preparation and statutory reporting This is a hands-on role. You’ll roll up your sleeves when needed, while also stepping back to analyse trends, improve processes and support strategic decisions. What We’re Looking For We want someone who: * Ideally has strong experience in manufacturing and logistics * Is confident across end-to-end finance in an SME environment * Ideally has advanced knowledge of Microsoft Business Central * Is AAT / ACCA / CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or highly experienced * Understands cost structures, stock, production variances and operational finance * Can communicate financial insight clearly to non-finance teams * Enjoys improving systems and reducing manual processes * Is driven, resilient and solutions-focused Advanced Excel skills are essential. What Success Looks Like * Timely, accurate monthly reporting * Improved controls and streamlined processes * Stronger cashflow and working capital management * Meaningful cost and margin improvements * A motivated, high-performing finance team * Finance recognised as a true commercial partner to the business This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Finance Manager who wants ownership, influence and the ability to shape how finance supports operational performance. If you’re commercially minded, systems savvy, and ready to make a measurable impact — we’d love to hear from you. Quality Personnel acting as an Employment Agency & Business (rated as one of the top 3 Agencies in Milton Keynes for the 6th year running!). Please note due to the volume of applications we receive you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application