Head of Finance

Rutherford Briant Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Central Essex is seeking a proactive Head of Finance to manage the finance function during a pivotal growth phase. This office-based role will involve leading a finance team, ensuring robust financial controls, and providing commercial insights to enhance profitability. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a strong background in SMEs. A flexible working schedule is offered to support a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an SME and growth-focused business.
• Mix of technical and commercial accounting.
• Hands-on approach with team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all financial operations, reporting, and compliance.
• Developing and implementing financial strategies to support business growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Skills

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Commercial Analysis

Team Leadership

Reporting

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

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Are you ready to take the step into a growing and ambitious SME based in Central Essex?

I am pleased to have been exclusively engaged to support our client on an exciting growth journey, and we’re looking for a commercial astute Head of Finance to join us at this pivotal time.

As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the full management of the finance function, ensuring strong financial controls, strategic planning, insightful commercial analysis and first-class reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all financial operations, reporting, and compliance.
• Developing and implementing financial strategies to support business growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Provide commercial analysis to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
• Managing a small but growing finance team, developing a high-performance culture.
• Partnering with senior leadership to support decision-making and investment planning.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Proven experience in an SME and growth focused business.
• Mix of technical and commercial accounting.
• A hands-on approach with team leadership experience.

Please note that this is an office-based role but with flexibility around start and finish times.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in an ambitious business, we’d love to hear from you.

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.