Finance Manager

Permanent
Braintree
Essex
£60k - 70k per year
Accountancy & Finance
JOB-13939

Are you an experienced hands-on senior finance professional, skilled at working with business owners and assisting with growth & development plans?

I'm currently working with an ambitious Managing Director, looking to grow his established and award-winning business.

I'm looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of day-to-day financial management within this growing, project-based business. This role is suited to someone who enjoys being close to the detail while providing clear financial insight to support operational and commercial decision-making.

You will work closely with directors and project teams, ensuring accurate reporting, strong cost control, and effective cash and margin management.

The position is paying up to £70,000 plus many other benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
  • Maintain cash flow forecasts and support working capital management
  • Oversee project costing, WIP, margins, and labour recovery
  • Manage budgeting and reforecasting processes
  • Review supplier and subcontractor invoices and cost coding
  • Ensure VAT and relevant financial compliance
  • Improve financial processes, controls, and reporting
  • Support and cover core finance tasks as required (bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations)

About You

  • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong experience in a hands-on finance or management accounting role
  • Background in a project-based or construction-related environment
  • Confident working closely with operational teams
  • Strong Excel skills and practical systems experience
  • Commercially minded, organised, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting

Benefits
As a Finance Manager, you will get...

  • 23 days holiday
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Onsite parking
  • £60,000 – £70,000

If you're looking to take ownership within a team, and make a real difference to the success of the business, then please get in touch!

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.

Matthew Milburn

Executive Recruitment Consultant

+44 (0)1473 921641