Finance Manager
4 days ago
Romford
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