Finance Manager (12-months FTC)

Rutherford Briant; Witham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Interim Finance Manager to lead their finance function through a transformative period. The role involves driving financial strategy and delivering insight while enhancing team capabilities. Ideal candidates are commercially savvy finance professionals with a track record in senior roles.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £65,000

Opportunity to shape financial direction during key phase

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience in senior finance leadership roles.
• Experience advising board-level stakeholders in complex businesses.
• Proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function ensuring accurate reporting and strong controls.
• Drive financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including banks and auditors.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Financial modelling

Change management

Education

Full accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Are you a Finance Manager who thrives in times of change and enjoys driving both strategy and hands-on delivery?

Our client is looking for an Interim Finance Manager (2 – 5 years PQE) to step in during a critical period of transformation. This role is ideal for a commercially focused finance professional who can quickly build credibility, guide the finance function, and deliver immediate impact at both operational and strategic levels.

Responsibilities: As a Finance Manager, you will…

• Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and commercial insight
• Drive financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Act as a key advisor to the senior leadership team on all financial matters
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, and investors
• Support the board with scenario planning, performance analysis, and strategic investment decisions
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, and risk management activities
• Provide leadership to the finance team, embedding best practices and developing capability

Requirements: As a Finance Manager, you will need…

• A full accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience
• A track record of success in senior finance leadership roles, ideally within complex or transitioning businesses
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience advising board-level stakeholders
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with financial modelling, strategic planning, and change management
• Proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Benefits: As a Finance Manager, you will get…

• Competitive salary up to £65,000
• The opportunity to shape financial direction and drive business outcomes during a key phase

Ready to take the lead when it matters most? Apply now and guide financial strategy with impact and confidence. 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.