Hatfield, Hertfordshire (Office-Based)
£60,000 - £75,000 + Discretionary Bonus
Full-Time | Permanent (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday)
KC Group are working with a growing and dynamic professional services business to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant or an experienced Finance Manager looking to step into a broad, hands-on role within an ambitious SME.
You'll report directly to the Financial Controller and play a key role in driving financial performance, developing a small team, and supporting the business through its next phase of growth.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the management accounts process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting and MI. You will also play a key role in transitioning the bookkeeping function in-house, driving process improvements and supporting the wider business with financial insight and decision-making.
Alongside this, you will lead and develop a team of four, providing coaching, support and direction to ensure high performance and continuous development. This role requires someone who is happy to roll their sleeves up, get into the detail, and help shape and improve existing finance processes.
You will ideally have:
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with post qualification experience in a similar role, ideally within a professional services environment
- Experience leading, mentoring or developing finance team members
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, "roll up your sleeves" approach
The business offers a strong benefits package including 25 days holiday (rising with service), bonus potential, pension, healthcare options, and additional lifestyle benefits post-probation.
