Finance Manager

Finance Manager Hertfordshire | Full-Time | On-Site | Up to £65k per annum

“Leadership is not being in charge; it is about taking care of people in your charge.” Simon Sinek.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a fast-growing and successful business that has continued to expand significantly since its inception. As the organisation enters its next stage of growth, they are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and play a key role in supporting the wider business.

This is a fully on-site position offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, providing meaningful financial insight and helping to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

The Role As Finance Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls and regulatory compliance. You will also take a proactive approach to improving processes and supporting commercial decision-making.

Your key Responsibilities as Finance Manager

Manage the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.

Oversee monthly payroll and related statutory reporting requirements.

Manage VAT, pensions and other financial compliance requirements.

Oversee supplier payments, cash flow and banking activities.

Prepare and review month-end accounts, including accruals and prepayments.

Produce regular financial reports and present key findings to senior leadership.

Support budgeting, forecasting and wider financial planning.

Monitor customer accounts, credit limits and outstanding debts.

Oversee billing, invoicing and credit control processes.

Ensure robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business.

Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes and financial efficiency.

Lead, support and develop the finance team, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.

About You We are looking for a confident and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and making a genuine contribution to a growing business. You will ideally have:

Strong experience in a financial management or senior finance position.

Excellent knowledge of financial management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

Good understanding of financial compliance, legislation and risk management.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn financial data into meaningful insights.

A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification is highly desirable, although relevant experience will also be considered.

The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a growing and ambitious organisation, where you will have real ownership of the finance function and the opportunity to influence how the business develops.

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a role where you can make an impact, support growth and work closely with senior leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.