Finance Manager

LJ Recruitment; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech business in Broxbourne seeks a Finance Manager to lead their finance team. The role offers a salary between £45,000 - £60,000, with opportunities for career advancement. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing financial operations, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of Xero. This is a fully office-based position, perfect for someone ready to make a significant impact in a high-growth environment.

Benefits

Clear progression path

Involvement in strategic growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced SME environment.
• A hands-on approach and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Oversee all core financial operations.
• Deliver insightful financial reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Cashflow management

Xero knowledge

Commercial insight

Tools

Xero

GoCardless

Job description

Finance Manager - Exciting Tech Business | Broxbourne | £45,000 - £60,000 | On-Site Role

An established yet fast-growing tech business based in Broxbourne is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Finance Manager to join its team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a genuine impact and grow into a future Head of Finance, Finance Director, or CFO role.

With revenues set to grow by 30% in the next 12 months through a blend of organic expansion and strategic M&A activity, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in steering the financial direction of the company during this pivotal growth phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small finance team (2.5 FTE)
• Oversee all core financial operations, including debtors, creditors, and cashflow management
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Partner closely with the leadership team to shape commercial and operational strategy
• Manage financial processes across two entities and three subsidiaries, including UK and Dubai operations
• Work alongside an external CFO who provides one day per month of strategic oversight

The Ideal Candidate

• Currently operating as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant with the ambition to grow within the role
• Comfortable in a hands-on, fully site-based environment
• Confident working in a fast-paced SME or scale-up environment
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and GoCardless is a plus
• Commercially astute with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

What's on Offer

• £45,000 - £60,000 salary depending on experience
• A collaborative and forward-thinking environment with a clear progression path
• Full involvement in strategic growth initiatives, including potential M&A work
• A business on the rise, with a headcount of 35-40 and strong growth plans

Location: Fully office-based in Broxbourne
Target Start Date: September/October 2025

This is the perfect next step for a finance professional looking to accelerate their career in a high-growth, entrepreneurial business.