Job TitleFinance Manager SalaryCompetitive plus bonusWorking Hours09:00 to 17:30 Monday to FridayAbout the RoleThis is a newly created Finance Manager position based in Chelmsford. The role will play a key part in overseeing the day to day finance function within a busy commercial environment.Managing a small finance team of three the Finance Manager will take ownership of operational finance activity ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance across all areas. The role requires strong technical and commercial accounting capability including management accounts statutory reporting tax budgeting and cashflow.You will work closely with senior stakeholders providing high quality management information and analysis to support effective decision making across the business.Key Responsibilities Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts KPIs and performance commentary Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations and controls are completed accurately each month Support stock control processes including investigation of discrepancies stock takes and aged stock review Maintain accurate fixed asset registers including capitalisation and depreciation Manage cashflow including weekly forecasting variance analysis and reporting Oversee credit control processes including approval of credit applications and sales ledger integrity Oversee multi currency payment runs and purchase ledger processes Daily review of bank and cash positions including invoice finance facilities Assist with