Finance Manager - Milton Keynes Up to £65,000 + Company Car + Benefits Permanent, Full-Time Your new company This well-established commercial vehicle brand is known for its market-leading products and strong presence across the UK. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a qualified Finance Manager to take ownership of month-end reporting, lead audit delivery, and manage a tight-knit transactional finance team.Your new role Reporting directly to the Head of Accounting, you''ll be responsible for overseeing month-end closure, statutory audit preparation, and driving technical accuracy across reporting. You''ll manage a team of three, including AR and AP leads and a finance apprentice. Key responsibilities include:Leading month-end close and ensuring financial accuracy under IFRS and UK GAAPManaging the audit process and acting as the key liaison with external auditorsCoaching and supporting the team to deliver consistently high performanceReviewing and improving financial processes for efficiency and complianceWorking cross-functionally with HQ and group finance teamsThis is a visible and hands-on leadership role with scope to influence and evolve accounting operations locally.What you''ll need to succeed ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (mandatory), ideally with a background in practice and auditExperience managing small finance teams and leading auditsStrong technical accounting knowledge (statutory, IFRS, reconciliations)Highly organised, commercially minded, and co