At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team and oversee all financial operations while driving growth.
- Company: Join a people-centric manufacturing SME in Slough with exciting growth prospects.
- Benefits: Market-leading salary, hybrid working, healthcare, and career impact opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a growing business and advance your finance career.
- Qualifications: CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with experience in finance roles; commercial mindset required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Jacob Grey have just partnered with a niche manufacturing SME in Slough to appoint a No.1 in Finance. Ambitious FCs seeking their first FD role OR seasoned commercial Finance Directors will both be considered. This is a superb opportunity to join a successful, people-centric business, anticipating strong growth over the next 3-5 years.
Responsibilities
- Leading and developing a small finance function
- Responsibility for the Annual Statutory accounts (including bringing in-house)
- Overseeing all day-to-day financial operations and compliance including monthly financial reporting, year end, budgets, cashflow, VAT, debt, etc
- Introducing and streamlining financial processes
- Working closely with the CEO/MD to provide commercial insight based on in-depth financial analysis
- May include reviewing sales margins, existing cost base, business processes, materials, etc
- Guiding and advising the MD on the viability of new ventures via analysis and previous experience
- Stock accounting and WIP
- Liaising with banks and other external bodies
- Raising capital where applicable
- Making recommendations for investment where applicable
- Acting as a business partner to, and working closely with, the Operations teams
- Introducing and optimising new technology/financial systems where applicable
- Ad hoc projects when required
Offer
On offer is a market leading package, a degree of hybrid working, healthcare, and crucially the opportunity to genuinely impact on the growth/direction of this business as well as your own career!
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified, have demonstrative experience in a similar role. You must be commercially minded, tech savvy, brimming with initiative, and possess a positive, upbeat demeanour.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Finance Director in Somerset employer: Jacob Grey Recruitment
Join a dynamic and people-centric SME in Slough as a Finance Director, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of the business. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, this company offers a market-leading package, hybrid working options, and the chance to make a significant impact on both the organisation's success and your own career trajectory. Embrace the opportunity to lead a small finance team and drive innovative financial processes in a thriving environment poised for growth over the next few years.
