Finance Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd • TRAFFIC • Essex, Chelmsford, United Kingdom • £300 - £350 / * • 3w ago

Finance Manager
Chelmsford
(Apply online only) per day
6 month initial contract - outside IR35

Are your a proactive Finance Manager who has at least 3 years experience in managing finance teams? If so, please read on

Role description:

As the Finance Manager will be responsible for financial planning, control and reporting, ensuring strong governance and contributing to the strategic goals of the business and wider group.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash flow management, and reconciliation.

Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

Partner with department leads and project teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and project costing.

Ensure full compliance with UK financial regulations, tax requirements, and internal policies.

Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions as needed.

Provide financial analysis and insight to senior leadership to support strategic and operational decisions.

Support international finance operations in collaboration with other regional finance teams.

Maintain and strengthen internal controls, risk management, and cost control procedures.

Essential Requirements:

Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance position

Solid understanding of UK GAAP and international financial practices.

Strong analytical, commercial, and organisational skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a collaborative mindset.

Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Sage, Xero, ERP) and Microsoft Excel.

Desirable requirements (not essential):
. Proven experience managing finance teams within construction, manufacturing, or project-based industries.
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
Experience working in a group/multi-regional environment is an advantage.

If this seems like a good fit for you then please get in touch with Kate Blackwell at JAM Recruitment as soon as possible. This is an immediate requirement and therefore interviews are taking place as early as week commencing 14/07/25.

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