Finance Manager

Fixed Term Contract
Chelmsford
Essex
£55k - 60k per year
Accountancy & Finance
JOB-13749

Rutherford Briant, we’re supporting a well-established organisation near Chelmsford known for its strong finance leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. They’re seeking a Finance Manager - Reporting & Controls to lead core financial operations and ensure accurate, compliant reporting across the group.

As a Finance Manager, you will:

  • Lead the transactional teams, setting objectives and monitoring performance
  • Oversee VAT, Duty, and IFRS16 reconciliations and compliance
  • Manage accruals, prepayments, and Fixed Asset schedules
  • Support timely month-end and year-end close, including audit preparation
  • Deliver P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and cost centre reporting
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering activities
  • Prepare statutory accounts, tax packs, and liaise with auditors
  • Drive process improvements and support wider finance projects

As a Finance Manager, you will need…

  • ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualification
  • Proven finance team management experience
  • Strong technical knowledge (statutory accounts, IFRS)
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail

As a Finance Manager You will get:

Competitive salary & benefits

  • Hybrid working and flexible hours
  • Leadership opportunity with group-level exposure
  • A collaborative culture with room to grow

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.

Connan Moss

Executive Recruitment Consultant

+(0)1371 832 922