Finance Manager

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with an established & growing SME to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager to join their close-knit team in Hereford, Herefordshire. A varied & permanent accounting role, seeking a strategic Finance professional so support driving process improvement, analysis for the Senior Management Team & improvement/efficiencies across the organisation, while being hands-on & overseeing the daily/monthly accounting routine. You will report directly to Senior Management overseeing a small finance team. Ideally suited to a finalist/qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA finance professional really looking to add value in a hands-on role, part-qualified or qualified by experience financial professionals will be considered. Your new role Key duties will involve managing while remaining hands-on with all accounting processes, including management accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting & more. Providing financial advice & strategy to senior management to support decision-making & future planning. You will oversee a small finance team, ensuring targets/deadlines & accuracy are achieved. You will provide financial analysis, take a lead on improving processes/systems & ensure compliance with financial regulators. The position will be tailored around the right candidate, with the opportunity to really make the role your own. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this varied Finance Manager role, you need experience in a similar position, ideally ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified. However, finalists, part-qualified & qualified by experience candidates will be considered. You will have experience in process improvement, strong communication skills to build internal/external relationships at all levels, along with being able to manage workloads & meet deadlines. You will have key MS Excel skills, experience in a range of financial systems, with a hands-on, proactive working approach. Ideally, you will have worked within small/medium-sized organisations previously in a hands-on, varied role. Supervisory experience would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This permanent Finance Manager role offers a salary between £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Herefordshire. You will be joining an organisation that supports growth with the ability to really make the role your own & influence senior stakeholders. Flexible working hours offered, contributed pension scheme & further group benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Location: Hereford, Herefordshire, GB

Posted Date: 11/2/2025