Finance Manager

Sheridan Maine London; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is helping a fast-growing business in Hertfordshire recruit a Finance Manager to own the day-to-day finance function and drive financial performance. This on-site role offers significant interaction with senior leadership and a focus on process improvement and commercial decision-making.

You will lead accounting processes, oversee payroll and regulatory reporting, manage VAT and cash flow, and deliver timely month-end closes. UK work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial management or senior finance role.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and reporting capabilities.
• Solid understanding of financial compliance, legislation and risk management.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Proactive, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualifications are desirable, relevant experience also considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Manage payroll, VAT, pensions, and related regulatory requirements.
• Monitor cash flow, supplier payments, and banking activities.
• Produce month-end accounts, accruals and prepayments."
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership."
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.

Skills

Financial management

Senior finance

Forecasting

Reporting

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA desirable

Job description

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.

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.