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 PandL 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 relevantIdeal 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 pr