via Reed · 22 September 2026 ·4 days ago

Finance Manager

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Hertford Full-time GBP 60,000 – 70,000
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Finance Manager
Hertford

We’re working with an established and growing business based in Hertfordshire that is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function.

Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, this is a hands-on role with a strong focus on leading and developing the finance team, improving processes and ensuring the business has accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making.

The business has grown considerably over recent years, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working within an SME environment where they can have genuine ownership and make an impact.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and managing the day-to-day finance function and supporting the development of the wider finance team

  • Overseeing month-end and ensuring accurate and timely management accounts

  • Managing cash flow, budgeting and forecasting

  • Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls

  • Overseeing transactional finance including AP, AR and credit control

  • Supporting VAT returns, year-end processes and external audit requirements

  • Providing meaningful financial information and commentary to the senior leadership team

  • Reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and reporting

  • Supporting the wider business with ad hoc commercial and financial projects

The ideal candidate:
  • Previous experience operating at Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar level within an SME environment

  • Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience

  • Confident managing and developing a finance team

  • Comfortable remaining hands-on while also taking ownership of the wider function

  • Strong Excel and accounting systems experience

  • Commercially minded with the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders

  • A proactive, down-to-earth approach and comfortable working within a growing business

  • Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will be considered depending on experience

This would suit someone looking for a broad Finance Manager position where they can take real ownership, develop a team and play an important role in the continued growth and development of the finance function.

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