Finance Manager

Osborne Appointments; Hertford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and growing business in the UK Mobility sector seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and support strategic initiatives. This senior role includes leading financial reporting, managing budgeting and variance analysis, and implementing accounting software. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with significant experience in industry-based finance roles, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing financial functions.

Benefits

Sociable, open-plan office environment

Opportunity to lead a finance system upgrade project

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in industry-based finance roles.
• Strong systems knowledge, experience implementing accounting software.
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a sociable, fast-paced office.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial reporting and present timely, accurate reports to senior management.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and monthly variance analysis.
• Manage and develop one Accounts Assistant.
• Drive internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Lead the transition to Xero accounting software.
• Liaise with the wider business to support strategic goals.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

Xero Accounting Software

Stakeholder Communication

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

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Finance Manager
Location: Letchworth Garden City
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 Bonus
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Finance Manager – About our client:

Our client is a long-established and fast-growing business that specialises in providing bespoke products to the UK Mobility sector. With over 25 years of success, the company has built a reputation for quality, service, and innovation in its field. As they continue to grow and modernise, they are now seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and support strategic initiatives. This senior role will work closely with their financial consultant and Managing Director to ensure that financial reporting is accurate, timely, and actionable.

• Salary of £60,000 – £70,000
• Office-based in a sociable, open-plan environment
• Opportunity to lead a finance system upgrade project

Finance Manager – Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial reporting and present timely, accurate reports to senior management
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and monthly variance analysis
• Manage and develop one Accounts Assistant
• Drive internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Lead the transition to Xero accounting software
• Liaise with the wider business and work cross-functionally to support strategic goals
• Operate as a key point of contact between the finance function and senior leadership

Finance Manager – What We’re Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in industry-based finance roles
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of finance function
• Strong systems knowledge - experience implementing accounting software is highly desirable
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable working in a sociable, fast-paced office and balancing detail with big-picture strategy