Job Description
Senior Finance Manager
Letchworth
£60,000 + bonus
We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to take ownership of the full finance function within a growing organisation. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role where you will oversee financial operations, deliver high-quality reporting to the board, and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and development of the business.
This position is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys both strategic financial planning and operational leadership, and who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the entire finance function, including oversight, training, and development of finance staff.
* Oversee month-end reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
* Produce weekly rolling cashflow forecasts and develop strategies to optimise working capital, manage liquidity, and mitigate financial risk.
* Prepare monthly management accounts and present financial results and insights to the board.
* Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with key stakeholders across the business.
* Conduct variance analysis and produce KPI reporting for board-level review.
* Deliver detailed financial planning and modelling to support strategic decision making.
* Prepare statutory accounts to trial balance and liaise with external accountants to ensure smooth
* Identify and implement process improvements, streamlining financial operations and ensuring best practice across the finance function.
* Play a key role in systems implementation and integration projects, ensuring finance systems support the evolving needs of the business.
* Liaise with external stakeholders, including tax advisors, funding partners, and systems providers to support business growth.
* Provide clear financial reporting and insight to the board on all financial matters.
About You
* Strong understanding of statutory accounting, compliance, and tax obligations.
* A proactive leader with the ability to develop finance teams and improve processes.
* Experience with systems implementation or finance transformation projects would be advantageous.
* Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (or equivalent experience) preferred.
Why Join?
* Opportunity to take ownership of the entire finance function.
* Play a key strategic role in supporting business growth and decision making.
* Work closely with senior leadership and the board.
* Be part of a business committed to continuous improvement and development.
If you are a strategic, hands-on finance leader looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.