https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-finance-rutherford-briant--55247e37-0186-4fb0-85f7-3c99dd6199f7 RSS feed for Head of Finance at Rutherford Briant. en-gb Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:14:42 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-finance-rutherford-briant--55247e37-0186-4fb0-85f7-3c99dd6199f7 https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-finance-rutherford-briant--55247e37-0186-4fb0-85f7-3c99dd6199f7 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:52:28 GMT Location: Chelmsford | Salary: 60000.00-60000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | We have been exclusively retained to recruit a Head of Finance for a growing SME business based in Chelmsford. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving financial performance, providing strategic insight to senior stakeholders, and ensuring robust financial controls across the business.Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee all aspects of finance while supporting wider business growth through effective planning, analysis, automation and decision-making.ResponsibilitiesAs a Head of Finance you will be responsible for Lead and manage the day-to-day finance function.Prepare monthly management accounts, board reports and financial analysis.Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.Develop financial strategies that support business growth and profitability.Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, VAT (UK and overseas), corporation tax and payroll obligations.Manage the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.Produce KPI reporting and provide commercial insight to senior management.Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and efficiencies.Help grow the business through multiple reven... Permanent