Finance Manager

iSupply Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a business that has been dominating the UK commercial sector for 20+ years. 

Reporting to: Group Financial Controller
Location: Hitchin, office-based with hybrid flexibility (1 day per week at home)
Company size: c.£20m+ turnover

THE ROLE

Take ownership of group financial reporting and drive strategic insights that directly impact senior leadership decisions. You'll be central to M&A activities while building scalable processes for continued growth.

Key Impact Areas:

• Financial Leadership: Own month-end consolidated management accounts and deliver strategic analysis

• M&A Excellence: Lead financial due diligence and integration processes

• Process Innovation: Drive automation and improvements in financial reporting

• Team Development: Lead and mentor a growing finance team

• Strategic Partnership: Work cross-functionally with Product, Sales & Operations teams

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Monthly Financial Management

• Produce consolidated management accounts with variance analysis

• Conduct budget reviews and manage multi-entity balance sheet reconciliations

• Deliver insights that drive strategic decision-making

Growth & M&A Support

• Lead financial due diligence processes

• Manage KPI reporting and analysis

• Support integration activities

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure statutory compliance and audit readiness

• Maintain and enhance financial controls

• Drive process improvements and automation

Leadership & Development

• Build and develop a high-performing finance team

• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Essential:

• Qualified Accountant: ACA/ACCA/CIMA + 5+ years PQE (essential)

• Group Consolidation: Proven multi-entity experience

• Advanced Excel: Model building and dashboard creation

• ERP Systems: Xero and SAP experience (ideally)

• UK Standards: Current knowledge of reporting requirements

Highly Valued:

• M&A experience (due diligence, integration)

• Strong analytical and communication skills

WHY THIS ROLE?

• Strategic Impact: Direct influence on business direction and M&A activities

• Growth Environment: Established market leader with ambitious expansion plans

• Career Development: Lead and develop your own team

• Work-Life Balance: Genuine hybrid working arrangement

• Sector Leadership: Work with a recognised industry specialist with premium partnerships