Finance Manager in Hertford - Net Recruit

Your Company:
NET Recruit is partnering with a fast-growing SME in the pet services and insurance sector to recruit a new Finance Manager. The company provides various services, including pet insurance, support for buying groups, and facilities management solutions, enabling veterinarians to efficiently manage and deliver pet health plans. This multi-award-winning organisation is experiencing significant and sustained growth in an exciting and opportunity-rich industry. The company is guided by strong values focused on care, support, and wellbeing, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment where employees feel valued and empowered to succeed.

Your Role and Responsibilities
While in this position your duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and managing a team of 4 finance professionals, including both qualified and non-qualified members
• Ensuring the team meet deadlines and maintain high levels of performance and accuracy
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting team members with day-to-day challenges, fostering development and engagement
• Delegating tasks effectively while maintaining productivity and team interest
• Maintaining progression frameworks and conducting regular 1-2-1 reviews
• Overseeing the production of management accounts and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Supporting the transition and integration of bookkeeping processes into the internal finance function
• Driving improvements in financial systems, processes, and efficiencies
• Supporting the implementation of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Ensuring statutory obligations are met, including payroll, VAT, and other regulatory submissions
• Acting as a key financial business partner, providing insight and challenge to stakeholders
• Supporting decision-making across the business with commercial and operational financial input
• Becoming deeply involved in the wider business to understand how finance supports all service lines

What You Will Need to Apply:
Please apply only if you meet the following criteria:

• Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 2+ years post-qualified experience
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing finance team members
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of financial processes

What You Will Get in Return:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing SME where you will play a key role in shaping and developing the finance function. You will have the chance to take ownership of financial reporting, contribute to process improvements, and help build and lead a high-performing finance team. For this excellent opportunity the business is offering competitive salary in the region of up to £75,000, dependent on previous experience.

The role offers the opportunity to step into a more autonomous position over time, with responsibility for delivering accurate and timely financial information to stakeholders with minimal oversight. You will also have the chance to contribute to new business initiatives and support the company’s continued growth and success.

To enquire further about this great opportunity, please contact our specialist recruiter:

Suzi Kocovska - Recruitment Partner

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