Interim Finance Manager
Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid)
Rate: £450 – £550 per day
We are supporting a well-established and growing construction business in Chelmsford to appoint an Interim Finance Manager during a key period for the organisation.
This is a broad, hands-on role offering a strong blend of financial reporting and FP&A responsibilities, with exposure to joint ventures and close interaction with operational and commercial teams. The position will suit a proactive finance professional who can quickly take ownership and add value in a fast-paced environment.
The Role
- Preparation and ownership of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
- Leading the month-end close process, including posting journals and ensuring accuracy of financial data
- Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls
- Supporting cashflow management and oversight of cash books where required
- Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, working closely with senior stakeholders
- Supporting the audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and liaising with external auditors
- Involvement in joint venture accounting and reporting
- Business partnering with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making
Essential Experience
- Proven experience producing monthly management accounts and owning the month-end process
- Strong technical accounting skills, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Experience operating in a hands-on Finance Manager role within a fast-paced environment
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience within construction or housebuilding
- Exposure to joint ventures and related accounting
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and wider FP&A processes
- Experience liaising with auditors
- Familiarity with systems such as COINS or Anaplan
If this opportunity could be of interest, please get in touch to discuss further.
