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.