Finance Manager
CV-LibraryChelmsfordpermanentPosted: 15 April 2026
Apply NowA growing SME is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its senior team. Operating within a broad commercial and service‑led environment, this role offers high visibility across the business and the opportunity to play a key part in financial oversight, reporting and commercial decision‑making.
This is a hands‑on, office‑based role, suited to someone who wants to be close to the operation and actively involved in day‑to‑day activity.
The role
Reporting into senior leadership, the Finance Manager will lead the finance function, delivering monthly management accounts, financial insight and strong financial controls. You will support budgeting and forecasting, provide analysis to operational stakeholders, and manage a small finance team within a busy SME environment.
Key responsibilities
Preparation of monthly management accounts with commentary and analysis
Producing performance and profitability reporting
Supporting budgets, forecasts and financial planning
Acting as a finance partner to managers and senior stakeholders
Managing the day‑to‑day finance function and leading a small team
Overseeing month‑end and year‑end close, liaising with external accountants
Ensuring compliance, VAT reporting and robust financial controlsAbout you
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
Strong SME finance background with hands‑on management accounts experience
Comfortable in a broad, commercial, service‑led or project‑based environment
Previous experience managing or supervising a small finance team
Strong Excel skills and clear communication style
Proactive, detail‑focused and commercially mindedWhat’s on offer
Senior, influential finance role within an established SME
Opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function
Competitive salary depending on experience
Fully onsite role – office based, five days per weekFor further information please contact Hannah Flindall
This is a hands‑on, office‑based role, suited to someone who wants to be close to the operation and actively involved in day‑to‑day activity.
The role
Reporting into senior leadership, the Finance Manager will lead the finance function, delivering monthly management accounts, financial insight and strong financial controls. You will support budgeting and forecasting, provide analysis to operational stakeholders, and manage a small finance team within a busy SME environment.
Key responsibilities
Preparation of monthly management accounts with commentary and analysis
Producing performance and profitability reporting
Supporting budgets, forecasts and financial planning
Acting as a finance partner to managers and senior stakeholders
Managing the day‑to‑day finance function and leading a small team
Overseeing month‑end and year‑end close, liaising with external accountants
Ensuring compliance, VAT reporting and robust financial controlsAbout you
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
Strong SME finance background with hands‑on management accounts experience
Comfortable in a broad, commercial, service‑led or project‑based environment
Previous experience managing or supervising a small finance team
Strong Excel skills and clear communication style
Proactive, detail‑focused and commercially mindedWhat’s on offer
Senior, influential finance role within an established SME
Opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function
Competitive salary depending on experience
Fully onsite role – office based, five days per weekFor further information please contact Hannah Flindall