Finance Manager

We are working with our growing SME business near Bishops Stortford , Hertfordshire who want to find a new Finance Manager. 

The company is seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance Manager to strengthen financial control, improve reporting, and support ongoing growth.

This would suit a Finance Manager who enjoys being close to the numbers and driving process improvement. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day finance operations while partnering closely with the MD to provide clear insight into performance and profitability.

The role will be required on site with the potential for 1 day per week hybrid following probation.

• Full ownership of day-to-day finance (ledgers, bank recs, payroll)
• Monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasting and variance analysis
• Improving systems, controls and reporting
• Working closely with the MD and external accountants
• Budgeting, forecasting and year-end support
• Commercial insight and support to the business
• Reviewing invoicing, job costing and project profitability
• Ensuring compliance across VAT, PAYE etc

• Qualified or QBE accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong technical grounding with an appetite for hands-on involvement.
• Proven experience in an SME or owner-managed business environment.
• Commercially focused, proactive, and comfortable driving change.
• Excellent systems skills and confident with Excel reporting.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and confident working directly with senior stakeholders.