Finance Manager

Employer Careers; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A small independent company located on the outskirts of Hitchin is seeking an experienced financial manager. This role will oversee the financial health of multiple business entities and support the Managing Director with strategic decisions. Responsibilities include managing financial records, cash flow, payroll, and providing monthly management accounts. The ideal candidate is commercially minded with solid experience in financial management.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and reporting.
• Ability to oversee multiple business entities' finances.
• Commercially minded with strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial records across all business entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage cash flow, including forecasting and monitoring liquidity needs.
• Approve payroll.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts.

Job description

We are a small independent company base do the outskirts of, Hitchin Hertfordshire and we are now in the market for an experienced candidate to handle our company and accounts and finance function. This role reports directly to the Managing Director (MD) and plays a critical role in providing financial oversight and strategy support. The MD has multiple business entities, and this position ensures the smooth financial management of these entities.

Key responsibilities include maintaining financial records, planning cash flow, management accounts, and liaising with external accountants and service providers.

The successful candidate will be a commercially minded individual who can oversee the financial health of the businesses while supporting the MD with strategic planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• ??Oversee financial records across all business entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• ??Manage cash flow, including forecasting and monitoring liquidity needs.
• ??Approve payroll.
• ??Prepare and present monthly management accounts, highlighting key insights for the MD.