About this role
I’m recruiting a Finance Manager for an established, privately owned business in Hertfordshire. This is a hands-on opportunity to manage a small finance team and take ownership of the day-to-day running of the finance function.
The business is growing, but remains practical, fast-moving and relatively non-corporate. They need a Finance Manager who is comfortable getting into the detail, resolving issues and bringing greater structure to reporting and processes.
You’ll work closely with the directors, senior leadership team and external finance support. You’ll need to be visible and approachable, with the confidence to provide reliable financial information and get involved wherever needed.
What you’ll be doing
Managing and developing a small transactional finance teamOwning the month-end close and producing management accounts and reportsMonitoring cash flow, working capital and financial performanceSupporting budgets, forecasts and variance analysisOverseeing day-to-day transactional finance and the end-to-end payroll processMaintaining financial controls and supporting statutory complianceProviding useful financial analysis to directors and other senior colleaguesImproving systems and processes as the business grows What they’re looking for
You’ll have experience in a broad Finance Manager role or of running a finance function within an SME. Strong month-end and management accounting knowledge is essential, along with experience of managing people, overseeing payroll and working with directors and non-finance colleagues.
You’ll be organised and dependable, able to handle competing priorities and happy to take a practical approach when something needs sorting out. Strong Excel and finance systems skills are also important.
Applicants should be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
This Finance Manager role would suit someone who enjoys being close to the day-to-day operation and wants to make a visible difference in a down-to-earth business.
Salary: Circa £55,000-£65,000, depending on experience
Location: Hertfordshire, fully office-based five days per week