Our International client is seeking an experienced, hands-on finance professional to join their UK operation in a broad and varied Finance Manager role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a generalist finance background who enjoys being involved in all aspects of the finance function and is happy to "roll up their sleeves" in a standalone environment.
This role would suit candidates currently working as a Finance Manager, Business Controller, Head of Finance, with a hands on approach.
If successful you would have the opportunity to work in a trusted, senior position with considerable responsibility and influence.
Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 60-65k
Role Overview
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the business while supporting commercial and operational decision-making. Your duties will include:
- Managing the local and consolidated Profit & Loss (P&L)
- Monthly forecasting, turnover planning, and financial reporting
- Producing monthly and annual accounts
- Supporting sales forecasting and project milestone planning
- Project and service controlling for delivery and maintenance contracts
- Commercial contract and cost management
Cashflow, Invoicing & Controls
- Managing invoicing processes and credit control
- Chasing outstanding customer payments and managing debt recovery
- Ensuring accurate cashflow forecasting and control
- Managing company costs and overheads
- Banking and expense management
- Asset tracking and internal financial controls
Compliance & Administration
- Ensuring financial compliance with UK regulations and group standards
- GDPR and internal financial compliance
- Asset Financial control
- Maintaining a legally compliant financial environment
Desirable skills
- A broad, generalist finance background
- Experience with Sage 200
- Comfortable working across operational, commercial, and financial tasks
- Happy to be hands-on and involved in day-to-day finance activity
- Strong cashflow and stock control experience
- Confident working independently and taking ownership
- Experience with SAP or similar systems would be advantageous
- Expert in Excel Pivot table, Vlookups etc.
