Finance Manager

Finance Manager Leighton Buzzard (4 days in the office, 1 from home) £55k - £65k+ Bonus and Benefits Our client, a dynamic and expanding UK-based organisation is entering an exciting new chapter, having achieved strong organic growth and now positioning itself for significant further expansion. With ambitious plans to substantially increase revenue over the next three years, the business is investing heavily in its infrastructure, technology and leadership capability to support this next stage. Operating across several active trading entities, the group is strengthening its internal structure to ensure it can scale effectively. As part of this evolution, elements of the transactional finance function are being transitioned to an overseas service partner. To complement this model, the company is looking to appoint a Finance Manager to lead UK-based financial activity and serve as a key member of the senior management team. This opportunity offers broad scope and meaningful responsibility. Reporting directly to the Directors, the successful individual will play a central role in shaping commercial performance and supporting strategic growth initiatives. This position sits at the heart of the business and goes far beyond traditional financial reporting. The Role Lead all UK finance operations, ensuring accurate and timely monthly reporting Produce management accounts with insightful commentary and performance analysis Oversee cash management, forecasting and banking relationships Support budgeting and forward planning processes Manage VAT submissions, statutory requirements and external audit relationships Supervise and optimise the performance of the outsourced finance provider Develop meaningful financial metrics and reporting tools for operational leaders Drive improvements across systems, controls and financial processes About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Experience within a growth-focused or owner-managed environment advantageous Proactive and hands-on, comfortable operating in a changing environment Commercially astute with strong stakeholder engagement skills AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration