Your new company

Hays are delighted to be working with a SME organisation in the Milton Keynes area. Due to growth in the business, our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join the team, reporting into the Group Financial Controller. The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and providing strategic financial insights to support business decisions.

Your new role

This is a great opportunity for a Qualified Finance Manager to join an expanding business in the heart of the Milton Keynes business district, we are looking for a hands on Finance Manager who is used to working within an SME PE backed business environment.

Key responsibilities will include.

• Manage the Company’s Receivable and Payables to ensure good relationships with Suppliers and Customers
• Use financial analyses and modelling to produce reports and data that allow the CFO to effectively allocate resources to the correct areas
• Manage the Company’s month-end timeline to ensure deadlines are met
• Developing financial management strategies to reduce financial risk, providing relevant recommendations to maximise profits and assisting executives in decision making
• Monitoring reporting systems, preparing accurate financial reports and statements, interpreting data, preparing and publishing all financial documents and ensuring adherence to industry regulations
• Manage the Company’s budget, cash flow and strategies for improving revenue and gross profit
• Work with the finance team to identify areas of weakness and risk to allow for development of systems and controls to ensure a best-in-class finance function
• Developing external relationships with auditors, solicitors, bankers and other statutory organisations

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate for the position will be an ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent Qualified Accountant, with a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar finance role. Experience managing a finance team, in-depth knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and best practices, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, strong analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in Sage 50 for accounting and reporting and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel.

What you'll get in return

Our clients is offering a competitive package, the opportunity to be part of an innovative, growing business, central and easily accessible location.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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