We have an exciting opportunity to join one of our clients, a leading manufacturer in Milton Keynes. With a real family feel and supportive working environment, they are looking for a Finance Manager to join their long-standing team who will thrive in a fast-paced environment in a hands-on, commercially focused role. As a Finance Manager, you will be overseeing a small finance team, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, insightful analysis and full statutory compliance. You will have experience with month-end processes, financial reporting, day-to-day finance operations and leading a team. Key responsibilities of a Finance Manager include: Maintain accurate and timely finance operations across all processes Prepare monthly management accounts Coordinate both internal and external audits and prepare year-end audit files Support with budgeting and forecasting Oversee purchase, sales and general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations and fixed assets Manage weekly and monthly cashflow forecasting Oversee payroll preparation and processing and pension administration Analyse production efficiency, scrap rates, stock movements and identify cost-saving opportunities Provide financial insight on operational decisions and support cost control Lead the effective use of systems, ensuring data accuracy Produce daily, weekly and monthly KPI reporting Lead, support and develop the finance team Offer financial guidance to managers across the business Key skills and experience ..... full job details .....