Finance Manager

Essex, Rainham

£55,000 - £60,000

Company Profile

An established and growing business within the logistics/transport sector is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and support the business through its next phase of growth.

This is a key leadership role within an SME environment, offering the opportunity to make a real impact in a business where finance plays a central role in both operational and strategic decision-making.

Reporting into senior leadership, and managing a small team you will be responsible for the end-to-end finance function, ensuring both strategic and day-to-day financial operations run effectively.

What’s on Offer?

• Full time, office based
• Key leadership role within a growing business
• Opportunity to shape and develop the finance function
• Long-term career stability and progression opportunities

What will you do as a Finance Manager?

• Ownership of the finance function within a fast-paced SME environment
• Oversee all transactional finance activities including purchase ledger, sales ledger
• Manage payroll and take ownership of cash flow management
• Hands-on involvement in day-to-day finance operations where required
• Production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Monitor financial performance and provide commercial insight to support decision-making
• Strengthen financial controls, processes, and systems
• Ownership and optimisation of the finance system (Sage)
• Liaising with banks, auditors, and external advisors

What do you need as a Finance Manager?

• Qualified or part-qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of Sage (essential)
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence decision-making
• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills
   

Job ID: 10733