Finance Manager, Hertfordshire

Exceptional opportunity as Finance Manager to join a high growth multi-site business with Head offices in North Hertfordshire (excellent Hybrid working) Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll lead a small, dedicated team within a people driven business on a positive trajectory. This is a chance to join a successful business in an newly created role that you can make your own, is perfectly suited to a candidate with one to 3 years post qualified experience looking to take a step into a hands-on Management role. Previous Management experience desirable. Accountabilities and duties include: Full ownership of monthly accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and controls.Strategic Reporting, including the production of high-quality insights for senior leadership and external partners.Commercial Support: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to drive growth.Process improvements: Identify and implement smarter ways of working and system improvements.Leadership and development of a small team, including appraisals and development plans.Acting as the key support to the Head of Finance and CFO in driving profitability, sharing ideas and actively playing a role in the growth of the business. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years post qualified exposure and will have some exposure to mentoring or management to a small teamYou will have the ability to balance technical precision combined with a friendly, proactive approach. Desirables: Tech Savvy: High level of computer literacy; you are an Excel Expert (XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, modelling) capable of automating reports and deep-diving into data.Empathetic Leader: A genuine passion for nurturing talent and developing a positive team culture.Analytical and Commercial : Strong management accounting experience (IFRS preferred, although not essential) and the confidence to partner with senior stakeholders.Adaptability: A"roll-up-your-sleeves"attitude perfect for a scaling, dynamic business.Compensation includes:Flexibility: Hybrid working to support your work-life balance.Growth: A collaborative environment where your voice and career progression matter.Wellbeing: 24 days holiday (increasing with service), Vitality package, and free on-site parking bonus