Finance Manager

RSS Wessex Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading farming operation in Colchester is seeking a Finance Manager to drive financial clarity and performance. You will take ownership of site P&L and forecasting while partnering with operational teams. Ideal candidates have SME experience, strong Excel skills, and are adept at problem-solving. The role offers autonomy, direct influence on profit plans, and a company bonus.

Benefits

Company bonus

Autonomy to lead financial processes

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience of working within an SME.
• Proven ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Producing weekly P&L reports with detailed variance analysis.
• Partnering with farm and procurement teams to drive performance.
• Leading month-end processes, rolling forecasts, and margin analysis.
• Managing balance sheet reviews, especially WIP, stocks, and accruals.
• Supporting audits, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Driving financial input into operational projects and cost reviews.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving capability

Attention to detail

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager | Colchester | Up to £50,000

Are you a finance professional looking to take full ownership of a site’s financial performance in a stand alone role? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and rugged environment where your insights directly impact profitability? If you’re ready to lead from the front and partner with operational teams, this Finance Manager role could be your next move.

Join a thriving farming operation where your expertise will drive financial clarity, support strategic decisions, and enhance performance across the board.

Responsibilities

• Producing weekly P&L reports with detailed variance analysis
• Partnering with farm and procurement teams to drive performance
• Leading month-end processes, rolling forecasts, and margin analysis
• Managing balance sheet reviews, especially WIP, stocks, and accruals
• Supporting audits, budgeting, and long-term planning
• Driving financial input into operational projects and cost reviews

What you will benefit from

• Full ownership of site P&L and forecasting
• Autonomy to lead financial processes and controls
• Direct influence on profit improvement plans
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across finance and operations
• Opportunities to support strategic projects and continuous improvement
• Company bonus

Your experience

• Experience of working within an SME
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI experience desirable
• Background in FMCG or WIP accounting (not essential but desirable)
• Proven ability to work independently and under pressure
• High attention to detail and problem-solving capability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber at Rubicon for more information.