We are working with our growing SME business, near Bishops Stortford, to find a new Finance Manager. The company operates in a fast-paced environment and 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 and wider leadership team 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.

Assignment Details

• 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

Skills Required

• 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 (e.g. Xero, Sage, or similar) and confident with Excel reporting.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and confident working directly with senior stakeholders.