Finance Manager

The CFO HQ; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ in Watford is seeking a Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations and provide high-quality insights to the senior leadership team. You will own monthly management accounts, budgeting, cash flow, and financial controls, working closely with stakeholders and driving improvements across the finance function.

Ideal candidates are fully qualified, with hands-on experience in Microsoft Dynamics and Xero, plus strong analytical and communication skills to support strategic

Qualifications

• Fully qualified finance professional with accounting expertise.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics is essential.
• Strong practical experience of Xero.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts.
• Managing month-end and year-end processes.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Monitoring performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Producing meaningful financial analysis and management information.
• Identifying trends, risks and opportunities in financial performance.
• Supporting audit, tax and statutory reporting requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics

Xero

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Xero

Job description

# Finance ManagerAccounting / Finance,Finance ManagerOctober 27, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Watford, Hertfordshire* Posted 3 hours ago* £65,000 – £67,500 per annum + Plus PackageWebsite**CV-Library**Finance Manager, Watford Salary: £62,500– £66,000 + PackageFull-Time | Permanent – Fully QualifiedAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and fully qualified Finance Manager to join a successful, ambitious and growing organisation based in Watford.Experience using Microsoft Dynamics is essential,Operating within a well-established sector and continuing to expand its presence across the UK, the business is entering an exciting period of growth and development. As a result, they are looking to strengthen their finance function with the appointment of a commercially minded Finance Manager who can take ownership of day-to-day financial operations while providing high-quality insight and support to the wider business.This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished finance professional who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with senior stakeholders and playing an influential role within a growing organisation.### The RoleReporting into the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for the effective management of the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting commercial and operational decision-making across the business.Key responsibilities will include:Preparation and delivery of monthly management accountsManaging month-end and year-end processesBudgeting, forecasting and cash-flow managementBalance sheet reconciliations and financial controlsMonitoring business performance against budgets and forecastsProducing meaningful financial analysis and management informationIdentifying trends, risks and opportunities within financial performanceSupporting senior management with commercial and strategic decision-makingOverseeing transactional finance processes and ensuring accuracy across the functionMaintaining and developing robust financial controls and proceduresSupporting audit, tax and statutory reporting requirementsDriving improvements in financial systems, processes and reportingWorking collaboratively with operational teams and stakeholders throughout the organisationSupporting the wider business as it continues its growth across the UK### About YouWe are looking for a confident, capable and commercially aware finance professional who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with an approachable and collaborative working style.To be considered, applicants should be fully qualified and able to demonstrate strong experience within a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Management Accountant or similar senior finance position.Experience using Microsoft Dynamics is essential, alongside strong practical experience of Xero.You should also possess excellent analytical skills, a strong understanding of management accounts and financial controls, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and becoming genuinely involved in the wider commercial performance of a business.What’s on Offer?This is an opportunity to join an established organisation at an exciting stage in its development, with continued growth creating genuine scope for the successful individual to make an impact.Alongside a salary of £55,000–£60,000 plus package, you will be joining a forward-thinking business where finance plays an important role in supporting future growth and strategic decision-making.If you are a fully qualified finance professional with Microsoft Dynamics and someXero experience, and you are looking for a varied Finance Manager position where you can have real influence within a growing organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.Apply today for further information and a confidential discussion