Finance Director

Overview

Highly successful international SME manufacturing business require ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualified Finance Director to undertake a challenging position based at company Head Office in Staines upon Thames.

Here is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Director to undertake an exciting and challenging role, working as a key member of the Senior Management team, in a busy, expanding business.

About the Finance Director role

Working closely with the Managing Director the Finance Director will be responsible for the timely production of financial & management information and will ensure the operational & strategic objectives of the company are achieved.

Key responsibilities of the Finance Director

• Finance business partner to the Managing Director to ensure a complete understanding of all revenue and cost information
• Day to day control of the accounting function and management of a small finance team
• Formulating strategies and plans to ensure the company achieve agreed objectives
• Contribute to weekly production planning meetings as a key member of the Senior Management Team
• Preparation of the 12 month rolling budget and forecast for P & L and Balance Sheet
• Responsibility for the month-end close and monthly reporting pack
• Ultimate responsibility for working capital and company cash-flow
• Formulating the FX reporting and hedging strategy
• Building strong relations with external parties, including customers and suppliers
• Champion for developing and improving the company ERP System
• Statutory reporting, corporation tax and audit liaison

About you

• The Finance Director will be ACCA/CIMA or ACA qualified and have proven experience within a challenging SME environment
• You will be commercially minded with strong business partnering experience and excellent financial reporting skills
• In addition you will have good IT skills and experience working with an ERP System
• A background in manufacturing or distribution is advantageous

What's on offer for the Finance Director

• Excellent performance related bonus
• Contributory pension
• Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday
• On-site parking