Equifind Hertford, England, United Kingdom
Finance Manager
Overview
Equifind are partnering with a specialist construction company based in Hertford to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a young but ambitious business, growing at around 30% year-on-year. To help sustain this trajectory, they are now seeking a full-time Finance Manager to strengthen their finance function. Working with well-known household names and brands, this is an excellent opportunity to join a company making a tangible impact in the market. You’ll be supporting the owners directly by implementing robust financial controls, improving operations, and acting as their commercial eyes and ears.
Base pay
This range is provided by Equifind. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and oversee the company’s accounting system (Xero), including reconciliations, journals, accruals and adjustments
* Produce quarterly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow) with commentary and variance analysis across all entities
* Manage accounts payable and receivable, including payment schedules and debtor tracking
* Oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with HMRC and pension requirements
* Prepare year-end schedules and liaise with external accountants
* Ensure appropriate insurance coverage across all entities
* Own and manage the organisational budget and multi-year forecasts
* Present financial updates to the board and leadership team, providing insight and recommendations
* Support business planning, scenario modelling and strategic decision-making
* Ensure robust financial policies, controls and risk management systems are in place
Candidate Profile
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
* Proven experience implementing finance controls and processes
* Previous experience in construction, development or project management environments preferred
* Strong people manager with the ability to mentor and support others
* Hands-on and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Employer pension contribution
* 25 days annual leave
* Private health and dental insurance
* Additional benefits package
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Analyst, Accounting/Auditing, and Finance
* Industries: Construction, Building Construction, and Interior Design
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