Finance Manager

St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Hays
Finance Manager

Finance Manager What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Access to a competitive company pension scheme
• Discounts on a wide range of everyday purchases and major retailers
• Comprehensive wellbeing support covering physical, mental and financial health
• 24/7 virtual GP access for you and household family members
• One paid volunteering day each year to support community initiatives
• Continuous training and development to support your long-term career progression

About the RoleThe Finance Manager will partner with operational and regional management teams to deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts across a portfolio of contracts. You will provide financial insight, challenge, and support to drive performance, ensure compliance, and contribute to strategic decision making. This position blends technical accounting expertise with people leadership and strong stakeholder communication.Key Responsibilities

• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts across a portfolio of contracts (approx. £58m revenue)
• Analyse and report financial results and operational KPIs, identifying and explaining variances
• Utilise financial systems such as Workday, Tranman, PowerBI, and Adaptive Planning
• Lead, manage and motivate a team of 0-5 finance professionals, fostering accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Provide financial guidance to Regional and Business Unit Managers, challenging performance and supporting decision-making
• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts in collaboration with operational leads
• Integrate sustainability and ESG considerations into financial planning and reporting
• Contribute to tender processes for new business and contract renewals
• Oversee stock auditing and internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, suppliers and customers
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching team members to enhance both technical capability and business partnering skills
• Ensure all finance processes comply with company policies and regulatory standards

What We’re Looking ForEssential

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
• 5+ years post qualification experience
• Experience managing and developing people
• Background working across multiple sites or contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities
• High proficiency in financial systems and data driven decision making
• Solid experience in reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

Desirable

• Experience working within multi site or contract driven environments
• Knowledge of sustainability finance and ESG integration
• Project management experience or relevant qualification

What’s Next?Apply now and take the next step in a career where you can make a measurable impact.This organisation is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Adjustments will be made throughout the application process where reasonable. Candidates who meet the minimum criteria and identify as having a disability or long term condition may be offered an interview under the

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