At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial management, budgeting, and strategic decision-making for a growing SME.
- Company: Dynamic privately-owned SME in Chelmsford, Essex with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and long-term growth potential.
- Other info: Fully office-based role with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a business while making a real impact in finance.
- Qualifications: Qualified finance professional (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with hands-on experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
I am exclusively recruiting for a privately-owned SME based in Chelmsford, Essex, and we’re looking for a talented and driven Head of Finance / Finance Manager to join the leadership team.
This is a hands-on, broad finance role, ideal for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is excited to play a key part in supporting the future growth of the business.
As a growing company, we need a finance leader who can provide both day-to-day financial management and strategic input, ensuring the business continues to scale effectively and profitably.
Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting.
Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts, KPIs, and financial analysis for the senior leadership team.
Manage financial controls, compliance, and statutory reporting (including liaising with external accountants/auditors).
Support strategic decision-making by providing insightful analysis and commercial recommendations.
Drive process improvements, systems development, and efficiencies across finance and operations.
Lead on payroll, VAT, and other regulatory requirements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Partner with the owners and management team to evaluate growth initiatives, and long-term planning.
Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with demonstrable experience in a similar broad finance role, ideally within an SME environment.
Strong technical accounting skills, combined with a proactive, “hands-on” approach.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work closely with non-finance colleagues.
Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.
Opportunity to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment with long-term growth potential.
If you are a finance professional looking for a role where you can roll up your sleeves, take ownership, and shape the future of a growing SME, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that this is a fully office-based role in Chelmsford, Essex.
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.
Finance Manager, Accounts (Permanent) in Essex employer: Rutherford Briant
Join a dynamic and supportive team that values work-life balance, offering you the flexibility of remote work with minimal travel to London. As a growing SME, we prioritise employee development and provide ample opportunities for professional growth, ensuring you can thrive in your bookkeeping career while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive work culture.
